Breakthrough in battle for justice for ‘comfort women’

Source: http://www.amnesty.org/en/news-and-updates/good-news/breakthrough-battle-justice-comfort-women-20071221

The European Parliament has adopted a resolution on survivors of Japan’s military sexual slavery system (the so-called ‘comfort women’ system), which urges the Government of Japan to acknowledge, apologize and compensate the victims.

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Created by Aggy on 28 July 2008

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Incredibly, the Government of Japan still refuse to even acknowledge the survivors of the 'comfort women' system. However, steps by the The European Parliament are being taken towards pressurising this situation to change.

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