On Wednesday, Japan's Environment Minister Shintaro Ito issued an apology after an incident where officials interrupted remarks by victims of Minamata disease during a meeting. The controversy arose when an official turned down the microphones of some patients as they spoke. This act drew significant criticism, prompting Minister Ito to apologize to the affected groups. The incident has highlighted the need for the Environment Ministry to better support Minamata disease patients and ensure such disruptions do not recur.
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Environment Minister Shintaro Ito apologizes to groups of Minamata disease patients after an official turns down their microphones during a meeting with the minister. https://t.co/QstKPQS2f1
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Environment minister apologizes for interruption of Minamata victims' remarks: Japan's environment minister apologized Wednesday after his officials interrupted remarks by some victims of the Minamata mercury-poisoning disease by… https://t.co/mA1p6O0aPx #japannews #japantoday
Japan minister apologizes for interrupting Minamata victims' remarks https://t.co/rsPEA1jTNs