Japan Denies O’Barry’s Appeal to Enter Country

“At the time of this writing, my husband continues to be locked up in a detention center. He has been harassed, handcuffed and repeatedly interrogated – all for speaking his mind about the slaughter, and for insisting that the Japanese people be allowed to know about it. Since 2003, O’Barry, driven by empathy and determination, has been bringing attention to the dolphin massacre, a practice so cruel, it continues to be surrounded by secrecy and denial. And I believe this is why Japanese authorities are so committed to putting duct tape over his mouth and deporting him. But make no mistake: Despite long and repeated interrogations, he will not be intimidated into confessing to having broken Japanese laws, because he is guilty of no crime.

If O’Barry is deported from Japan, it will happen because of a deep-running fear of what might result if more Japanese people learn about the goings-on in Taiji. Fear of truth is a powerful motivator for Japan, it would seem. But the truth cannot be suppressed forever. He will never give up. The authorities can use their power to prevent O’Barry and other dolphin protectors from entering Japan, but they cannot take away our freedom of expression. That power they do not have. My concern now is for my husband’s safety and well being, as it is understood he is being held in a facility housing dangerous criminals. Japan would be well advised to pay attention to the world: our voices, instead of being hushed, are becoming louder.” – Helene Hesselager O’Barry

Updates

27th Jan – My Husband Is Being Detained In Japan For Protecting Dolphins / Japanese Government Awakens Anonymous
28th Jan – O’Barry Captivity Day 10, Slaughters Continue
5th Feb – Day 18: O’Barry Grows Weaker Delay Cause For Concern / Japan Deports O’Barry