Fukushima evacuee asks for support at UN

A Japanese woman who evacuated Fukushima after the 2011 nuclear accident has called for international support at the United Nations Human Rights Council.

Akiko Morimatsu delivered a speech at the Council in Geneva on Monday. She moved to Osaka with her 2 children after the accident.

Morimatsu criticized the Japanese government for focusing only on policies that encourage former residents to return to the affected areas.

She called on the international community for support to protect children from further radiation exposure.

A Japanese official said the government will do all it can to expedite reconstruction, keeping in mind that those affected still face difficulty in their daily lives.

The Human Rights Council recommended last November that Japan should continue to support affected residents and voluntary evacuees, in line with requests from Germany and other member states.

The Japanese government says it accepts Council recommendations related to the accident. But it also says it has been providing necessary support in accordance with laws.

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20180320_06/

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