Ex-director sues Amnesty Japan for firing him over Japanese ability

A former executive director of Amnesty International Japan has sued the human rights organization for 5 million yen ($47,500), claiming unfair dismissal after he was diagnosed with depression that stemmed from being forced to give reports in Japanese, sources familiar with the case said Tuesday.According to the complaint filed with the Tokyo District Court, Taro O'Sullivan said the organization hired him with the knowledge that he could speak Japanese at a conversational level but could barely read or write it.The 62-year-old American is also seeking to have his dismissal overturned and has…READ FULL ARTICLE