China and Russia sink efforts by US and its allies at UNSC to condemn North Korea over repeated 'violations' of resolutions on missile launches and technology
The latest UNSC meeting marks the 17th time China has opposed the adoption of a US-and European-proposed text against North Korea since 2017.
Backed by 10 other ambassadors –– including from countries not on the Security Council, such as Australia and Japan –– Thomas-Greenfield read out a text affirming that the group is "united today in condemning the DPRK's March 5 launch of a ballistic missile," referring to North Korea's official name, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
"Each ballistic missile launch that results in inaction by the Council erodes the credibility of the UN Security Council itself," Thomas-Greenfield added, without mentioning China or Russia. The text said the Security Council had met, that there were "violations" of the Council's resolutions and called for dialogue, a diplomat told AFP on the condition of anonymity.
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