UN sanctions committee grants North Korean humanitarian licence

23 February 2026

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The UN North Korea sanctions committee has reportedly granted humanitarian sanctions exemptions for 17 humanitarian projects. The exemptions have not been made public. The sanctions committee may grant humanitarian exemptions to member states, international...

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Maya Lester KC

Maya Lester KC is a senior barrister (King’s Counsel) at Brick Court Chambers with a wide-ranging practice in public law, European law, competition law, international law, human rights & civil liberties. She has a particular expertise in sanctions. She is the…

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