UN Security Council unanimously approves new sanctions on North Korea

Source: The Hill | August 5, 2017 | Julia Manchester

The United Nations Security Council voted on Saturday to impose new sanctions against North Korea in retaliation for the regime’s recent intercontinental ballistic missile tests. 

The unanimous vote follows North Korea’s two recent tests of intercontinental ballistic missiles, the most recent of which took place last week.

Reuters reported on Friday that the U.S. sent a draft copy of the resolution to the 15 members of the Security Council. 

China’s vote for additional sanctions, which was praised by U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley, will be seen as a welcoming sign to the U.S.

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