Japan enacts law to punish national flag vandals. Opponents say it’s a threat to free speech
First publishedJul 17, 07:19 UTC
Last updatedJul 17, 08:56 UTC · 11m ago
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Japan on Friday enacted a controversial new law prohibiting desecration of the national flag, a key right-wing agenda pushed by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
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- Japan on Friday enacted a controversial new law prohibiting desecration of the national flag, a key right-wing agenda pushed by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
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Japan enacts law to punish national flag vandals. Opponents say it’s a threat to free speech
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