Court dismisses compensation claims by WWII Chinese sex slaves

Court dismisses compensation claims by WWII Chinese sex slaves

TOKYO, Japan - Chen Yabian, one of the eight Chinese plaintiffs, expresses anger at a press conference in Tokyo on Aug. 30 after the Tokyo District Court dismissed a damages suit against the Japanese government for forcing them into sexual slavery for the Japanese military during World War II and not taking measures to restore their honor. (Kyodo)

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