Filipinas protest court's rejection of sex slave suit

Filipinas protest court's rejection of sex slave suit

The Tokyo District Court dismisses Oct. 9 a lawsuit filed by 46 Philippine women seeking a combined 920 million yen in compensation for allegedly having been forced to provide sex for Japanese soldiers during World War II. The picture shows Philippine women protesting the court decision.

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