Japan Examining Military Use Of Brothels During WW2
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TOKYO (AP) – Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Thursday that ruling party lawmakers will conduct a fresh investigation into the Japanese military’s use of brothels during World War II.
The government is ready to cooperate with the investigation by providing government documents, Mr. Abe told a group of reporters.
Last week, Mr. Abe triggered outrage across Asia by saying there was no proof the women were coerced into prostitution. On Monday, he said Japan will not apologize again for the Japanese military’s “comfort stations.”
