The United States has called on North Korea to "dismantle all prison camps" and release political prisoners

The United States asked Korea Nore on Thursday "dismantle all prison camps" and release political prisoners, that Washington estimates between 80,000 and 120,000.

The order was made by Mark Cbadayre, United States to the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, which also urged to the North Korean authorities to allow the entry of humanitarian workers into the country, one of the most isolated in the world and affected for decades by serious problems of food.

Cbadayer also asked, on behalf of his country before the periodic review of the situation in North Korea, that Pyongyang "put in place safeguards against arbitrary detentions guaranteeing due process and a fair trial," as well 39, "unrestricted" access to international observers. .

In addition, he called for a reform of the country's penal code to decriminalize the possession and distribution of religious texts.

Moments earlier, North Korean Ambbadador Han Tae Song told the 47-member forum that "The right to life and fundamental freedoms are badured" in the country, although international sanctions have undermined their protection.

North Korea has been subject to numerous economic sanctions imposed by the United Nations Security Council as well as by the United States and the European Union. for its nuclear program with war objectives and numerous human rights violations against the local population.

The situation of political prisoners in the many concentration camps located in North Korea it has always been a historical source of friction between Pyongyang and the international community.

Although the truth is true, in recent years it seemed to be in the background before escalating tensions between North Korea and the United States. the North Korean nuclear program and its many tests of ballistic missiles and atomic devices.