Joyu group to cast aside influence of Asahara

Joyu group to cast aside influence of Asahara

TOKYO, Japan - Former AUM Shinrikyo spokesperson Fumihiro Joyu speaks about his new group Hikari no Wa (Circle of Light) at a news conference in Tokyo on May 9. Joyu left AUM with members close to him to set up the new organization, which comprises 57 live-in followers and 106 lay members. (Kyodo)

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