North Korea missile tests resolution [UN Security Council]

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North Korea missile tests resolution [UN Security Council]

Bernard Hibbitts

July 15, 2006 10:26:00 pm

Resolution 1695 (2006), UN Security Council, July 15, 2006 [directing North Korea (DPRK) to stop test launches of ballistic missiles, and calling on member states to impose weapons-related sanctions]. Read the full text of the resolution. Reported in JURIST's Paper Chase here.

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