New Zealand rejects statue commemorating Japan's WWII sex slaves
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 05:23 UTC
- Sources: South China Morning Post
New Zealand officials rejected an application to install a statue commemorating so-called “comfort women” enslaved by Japan before and during World War II, citing diplomatic concerns.
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