The United Nations Security Council has 'blacklisted' 27 vessels and 21 shipping companies and one person. This is done because these companies helped by passing sanctions imposed on North Korea. In February 2018, America had demanded a ban from these companies on behalf of the United Nations. At the same time, there was concern about smuggling of North Korean goods such as oil and coal. In view of this proposal, the United Nations took this step on Friday and blacklisted these companies.
Published On : 02 Apr 2018