Japanese Politician's Comment Sparks Outrage: 'Foreigners Lack Human Rights'

Japanese Politician's Comment Sparks Outrage: 'Foreigners Lack Human Rights'

A Saitama Prefectural Assembly member, Masahide Moroi, has ignited controversy after stating in a general assembly session on October 1 that “foreigners do not have fundamental human rights.” The 56-year-old independent representative’s remark drew swift criticism from various party factions, who branded the statement as “highly inappropriate” and “lacking in judgment.” The Statement and the […] The post Japanese Politician Sparks Outrage With ‘…

Saitama Lawmaker States Foreigners in Japan Have "No Fundamental Human Rights" - Unseen Japan

A Saitama Prefectural Assembly member is facing intense criticism for saying that “foreigners do not have fundamental human rights.” Lawmakers from multiple parties condemned the comment as discriminatory and “highly inappropriate.” What he said – and the backtrack Picture: 彩恵 / PIXTA(ピクスタ) Moroi Masahide, a 56-year-old independent representative from Saitama’s eastern second district, made the remark during a general assembly meeting on October…