51. They demanded an official apology and indemnification from the Japanese government for forcing Filipino and other Asian women into sexual slavery for Japanese troops. 52. They wanted the Army to say the killings were done on orders, and they wanted an official apology. 53. Tokyo has acknowledged the policy, but has refused to provide official compensation or an official apology to individuals. 54. Tokyo has admitted that its troops used sex slaves, but has refused to provide compensation or an official apology to individuals. 55. Those talks were expected to be more difficult because Rutgersen wants an official apology from the state of Israel as well as compensation. 56. Though Australian state leaders have made official apologies, Prime Minister John Howard will only allow an expression of regret from the government and the federal parliament. 57. Tokyo has admitted this was the case but refused to provide compensation or an official apology to individuals. 58. Tokyo has acknowledged the policy but refused to provide compensation or issue an official apology to individuals. 59. While the settlement is only a fraction of the size of the original seizure, the tribes have been further consoled by the official apology. 60. Winner said Spanish sports minister Rafael Cortes Elvira sent the athlete an official apology Thursday and invited him to return, but Niyongabo decided not to compete. |