People's Republic of China/Democratic People's Republic of Korea: Forcible Return / Fear for Safety - Asylum-seekers from North Korea

Index Number: ASA 17/021/2000
Date Published: 3 May 2000
Categories: Asia And The Pacific, China

Some 50 North Korean nationals were reportedly forcibly returned to North Korea by the Chinese authorities on 19 April. Those forcibly returned are at risk of serious human rights violations in North Korea, and Amnesty International fears for their safety.