MOC stages White Terror memorial service

Taiwan Today
Date:03/23/2015

A service commemorating White Terror victims was held March 22 in Taipei City, underscoring

Family members of White Terror victims pay respect to the deceased during a memorial service March 22 in Taipei City. (Courtesy of MOC)

Family members of White Terror victims pay respect to the deceased during a memorial service March 22 in Taipei City. (Courtesy of MOC)

ROC government efforts to redress the tragic incident and promote social justice.

“It is the government’s responsibility to document the period and help younger generations better understand this painful part of the nation’s past and the value of human rights,” Minister of Culture Hung Meng-chi said.

Organized by the Preparatory Office of the National Human Rights Museum, the ceremony involved several local civic associations. It was attended by more than 100 family members of the victims and human rights activists.     [FULL  STORY]