New Zealand officials reject statue remembering Japan's comfort women

New Zealand officials refused permission to erect a statue commemorating thousands of women from Asian countries forced into Japanese military brothels during World War II.

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This controversial decision sparked outrage from human rights groups and affected Asian governments.

The rejection raises questions about historical memory and recognition of past war crimes.

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