Harassment probe of Japan SDF launched after sexual assault claim

Japan's Defense Ministry launched on Tuesday a comprehensive harassment investigation of the country's Self-Defense Forces, following a recent allegation by a former female SDF member of sexual assault by colleagues.A defense watchdog began the rare probe into various forms of harassment, including sexual harassment and abuse of power, with a call for victims to report cases of abuse by the end of October.Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada last week approved the investigation after Rina Gonoi demanded a thorough independent probe into the case that occurred while she was a member of the Groun…READ FULL ARTICLE