A satellite image of a village in the northern part of North Korean political camp 16 (Kwanliso) taken in September 2011.
A labor camp village before ... —
A satellite image of a village in the northern part of North Korean political camp 16 (Kwanliso) taken in September 2011.
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A year and a half later, in April 2013, the area appears to have undergone change, with new housing being recently added or under construction. The guard post in the immediate vicinity of the village allows for constant supervision of the prisoners and is indicative of the tight security within the political prison camp, says Amnesty International.
... and after —
A year and a half later, in April 2013, the area appears to have undergone change, with new housing being recently added or under construction. The guard post in the immediate vicinity of the village allows for constant supervision of the prisoners and is indicative of the tight security within the political prison camp, says Amnesty International.
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In June 2010, an image of the political prison camp known as Kwanliso 16 shows a new facility under construction.
An industrial complex under construction —
In June 2010, an image of the political prison camp known as Kwanliso 16 shows a new facility under construction.
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In November 2012, the industrial facility appears to be operational and new support buildings are visible -- a sign of further investment in mining, agriculture and logging production facilities, according to Amnesty.
Industrial complex operational, two years on —
In November 2012, the industrial facility appears to be operational and new support buildings are visible -- a sign of further investment in mining, agriculture and logging production facilities, according to Amnesty.
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A satellite image shows a checkpoint on the main road. Amnesty International said these images indicate that repression by the North Korean authorities has continued in spite of growing calls for the country to close its political prison camps.
Patrolling the camp —
A satellite image shows a checkpoint on the main road. Amnesty International said these images indicate that repression by the North Korean authorities has continued in spite of growing calls for the country to close its political prison camps.
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An administrative area of Kwanliso 16 in May, 2011.
Housing in 2011 —
An administrative area of Kwanliso 16 in May, 2011.
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An image taken in May, 2013 indicates that housing in the area has been razed and reconstructed. Amnesty International said the prisoner population in Kwanliso 16 appears to have increased slightly.
New housing structures —
An image taken in May, 2013 indicates that housing in the area has been razed and reconstructed. Amnesty International said the prisoner population in Kwanliso 16 appears to have increased slightly.
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Two more housing units under construction close to the main entrance of Kwanliso 16. Each building has ten 4 x 3.5 meter units.
More homes under construction —
Two more housing units under construction close to the main entrance of Kwanliso 16. Each building has ten 4 x 3.5 meter units.
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The camp is surrounded by a double fence along its perimeter and numerous guard posts. Access is highly restricted through two gates on opposite sides of the political prison camp.
Camp security —
The camp is surrounded by a double fence along its perimeter and numerous guard posts. Access is highly restricted through two gates on opposite sides of the political prison camp.
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In March 2011, logging is widely visible in the camp.
Logging —
In March 2011, logging is widely visible in the camp.
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An image from September 2013 shows that logging activities have been ongoing over a two year period.
Ongoing logging activities —
An image from September 2013 shows that logging activities have been ongoing over a two year period.
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One of four satellite images taken of a probable furniture factory. Lumber piles changed over time, indicating production activity.
Making furniture? —
One of four satellite images taken of a probable furniture factory. Lumber piles changed over time, indicating production activity.
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Satellite images of Kwanliso 15 (Yodok Kwanliso), taken on the 26 March 2011 and 22 February 2012 show an administrative compound that was built during that period. The complex is likely to be a guard station or an administrative area to support logging activities.
Administrative compound: Before & after —
Satellite images of Kwanliso 15 (Yodok Kwanliso), taken on the 26 March 2011 and 22 February 2012 show an administrative compound that was built during that period. The complex is likely to be a guard station or an administrative area to support logging activities.
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