POWS welcome compensation but want apology

Veterans today welcomed an Australian Government decision to compensate soldiers imprisoned by Japan, but said the Japanese government must apologise for harsh treatment of captives.

POWS welcome compensation but want apology

Veterans today welcomed an Australian Government decision to compensate soldiers imprisoned by Japan, but said the Japanese government must apologise for harsh treatment of captives.

The Government announced it would give Australian prisoners of war compensation of 25,000 Australian dollars (£8,750) each.

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