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Japan's Detention System Faces Scrutiny After Abuse of Restraints Ruling

A recent court order for the Japanese government to compensate the family of a man injured in an immigration facility has intensified scrutiny of the country's detention system. Rights experts argue the case highlights an urgent need for reforms.

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