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How many visas did Sugihara reportedly issue?

  • Approx. 2,000

  • Approx. 500

  • Approx. 5,000

  • Approx. 10,000

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Approximately 2,000 visas were reportedly issued by Japanese diplomat Chiune Sugihara in 1940, disregarding his government's orders. These visas enabled thousands of Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi persecution to find safe haven in various countries, primarily Japan. Sugihara's compassionate act of civil disobedience saved countless lives and is remembered as a remarkable display of humanitarianism during a dark period in history.
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