Sixteen UN Experts Call on Japan to Apologize (Joint Statement)

Sixteen UN human rights experts issued a joint statement urging Japan to issue a formal apology and compensation to “comfort women” victims. The statement was widely reported.

Sixteen UN experts issued a joint statement calling on the Japanese government to face the "comfort women" issue squarely and issue a formal apology.

I. Content of the statement: According to public reports, sixteen UN experts issued a joint statement, urging the Japanese government to face history, issue a formal apology, and provide compensation. (Sources: Xinhua; Sina Military)

II. Status: Action status — Concluded (the statement has been issued); international attention continues.

(Sources: Xinhua; Sina Military. Data date: as per report.)