Japan gov't OKs bill to release asylum seekers from detention

The Japanese government approved Friday a bill to resolve the issue of the long-term detention of foreign nationals facing deportation orders, allowing asylum seekers to be released and giving protection to those not qualified for refugee status under the country's strict standards.The bill to revise the immigration law came in response to criticism that the detention of foreign nationals spanning six months or longer was a violation of their human rights. The government aims to have the legislation enacted during the current ordinary Diet session through June.Under the current immigration …READ FULL ARTICLE