Japanese historians urge recognition of WWII sex slaves
日本史学界促政府为强征慰安妇负责
Sixteen associations of historians and educators across Japan have issued a joint statement, urging Japanese politicians and media to squarely face up to Japan's wartime atrocities, in particular subjecting women to work in Japanese military brothels.
16个历史学相关团体发表声明，呼吁日本政府就第二次世界大战时期日军强征亚洲国家女子为慰安妇承担责任。
The statement says the existence of forcibly recruited "sex slaves" has been verified by many historical records and extensive research.
声明指出慰安妇制度规模是毋庸置疑的历史事实。
It also demands the Japanese government to acknowledge the past and never repeat the mistakes.
声明同时还指出要求日本政府承认历史罪行并承诺不再重蹈覆辙。