Woman sues Japan gov't over forced sterilization under eugenics law

Woman sues Japan gov't over forced sterilization under eugenics law

Lawyers and other representatives of a woman seeking damages from the Japanese government over her forced sterilization under a now-defunct eugenic protection law meet the press in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, in northeastern Japan, on Jan. 30, 2018. The woman, in her 60s, filed a lawsuit seeking 11 million yen ($101,000) in damages and an apology from the state. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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