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New Satellite Imagery Reveals North Korea's Continued Investment in Political Prison Camps

Amnesty International has released new satellite imagery that shows North Korea's network of political prison camps, also known as "kwanliso," is still operational and being expanded. The images, taken in 2020, provide evidence that the government is continuing to invest in the repressive facilities, which are notorious for their brutal conditions and human rights abuses.

The camps, which are located in remote areas of the country, are used to detain and punish individuals who are perceived as threats to the government, including political dissidents, religious leaders, and family members of those who have fled the country. The camps are notorious for their harsh conditions, including forced labor, starvation, and torture.

The new satellite imagery shows that the camps are still operational, with new construction and expansion projects underway. The images also reveal the presence of new guard towers, watchtowers, and barbed wire fencing, indicating that the government is continuing to invest in the camps' infrastructure.

"This new evidence confirms that North Korea's political prison camps remain a brutal and inhumane reality," said Birgit Grässler, Amnesty International's Asia-Pacific Director. "The fact that the government is continuing to invest in these camps is a stark reminder of the need for international pressure to address the human rights crisis in North Korea."

Amnesty International is calling on the international community to take action to address the human rights abuses in North Korea, including the closure of the political prison camps and the release of all political prisoners.