UN Human Rights Council expresses concern over Fukushima's treated wastewater
It's the first time a UN body has commented on Japan's controversial plan to release 1.3 million metric tonnes of treated wastewater into the Pacific Ocean.
The UN Human Rights Council warning was in response to a complaint filed by the Pacific Network on Globalisation.
"I think this is a landmark move for ocean justice in general," said Joey Tau, Coordinator for the Fiji-based civil society group.
"It formally puts Japan on notice."
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