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Stateless within the Philippines: The Struggle of Aging Japanese War Survivors

MANILA, Aug 25 (News On Japan) –
During the Pacific War, households had been torn aside, leaving many Japanese behind within the Philippines who stay ‘stateless’ to today.

A yr has handed for the reason that preliminary protection of their plight, and new developments have emerged each domestically and internationally. However, the street to regaining Japanese citizenship stays steep. The growing old survivors, now of their 80s and 90s, are passing away one after the other.

Supporters categorical rising urgency, stating that “this year, marking the 80th anniversary of the war’s end, may be the last chance” to resolve this challenge. The query stays: how is the Japanese authorities confronting this actuality? Are there concrete measures in place to speed up efforts towards their rescue?

Source: ANN

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