Human Rights Watch Issued Commentary: Survivors Demand Change to Japan's 'Hostage Justice' System
November 18, 2023
November 18, 2023
NEW YORK, Nov. 18 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following commentary on Nov. 17, 2023:
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Survivors Demand Change to Japan's 'Hostage Justice' System
By Riyo Yoshioka, Senior Officer, Asia Division
"My family was torn apart. I truly cannot stop regretting."
"The right to life was taken from my husband. This justice system needs to change."
Survivors of Japan's so-called "hostage justice& . . .
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Survivors Demand Change to Japan's 'Hostage Justice' System
By Riyo Yoshioka, Senior Officer, Asia Division
"My family was torn apart. I truly cannot stop regretting."
"The right to life was taken from my husband. This justice system needs to change."
Survivors of Japan's so-called "hostage justice& . . .