A Japanese former soldier who was sexually assaulted by her colleagues has said she is suing the government and the perpetrators over the 'superficial' apologies and mistreatment she received.
Japanese former soldier Rina Gonoi takes part in a press conference at the National Press Club in Tokyo.She was subject to sexual assault in 2021.A Japanese former soldier who was sexually assaulted by her colleagues said on Monday she is suing the government and the perpetrators over the"superficial" apologies and mistreatment she received.
The military subsequently acknowledged the assaults and harassment that occurred in 2021, but only after public pressure by Gonoi, including a petition signed by over 100 000 people demanding an investigation.In December, five Japanese soldiers were dismissed over the case, but Gonoi said on Monday the apologies she has received were"superficial" and lawyers for the assailants continued to trivialise the incidents in discussions over a settlement.
Gonoi is seeking a total of ¥7.5 million - ¥5.5 million from her attackers for mental distress, and ¥2 million from the government for failing to prevent the assaults and properly investigate them. The army acknowledged its probe found that Gonoi routinely faced sexual harassment and assault at her unit and during training sessions.
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