New Zealand Cancels WW2 'Comfort Women' Statue After Japanese Protest

New Zealand has abandoned plans to install a statue commemorating 'comfort women' from World War II in Auckland, following strong diplomatic protests from Japan which warned of jeopardized relations.

28 Apr, 08:03 — 28 Apr, 08:03

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Tokyo had warned that installing the structure in Auckland could jeopardise diplomatic relations.

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New Zealand Cancels WW2 'Comfort Women' Statue After Japanese Protest

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