TOKYO -- The Japanese government has shelved a bill that would have changed the country's immigration laws, in response to a parliamentary and public outcry over certain provisions seen as unfriendly toward refugees and asylum seekers.
Japan immigration
Japan shelves immigration bill with controversial refugee changes
Amendment would have sped up deportations of asylum seekers
The family of Wishma Sandamali visits the Immigration Services Agency of Japan in Nagoya. Sandamali died in March, turning a spotlight on Japan's handling of refugees. © Kyodo
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