(4)Japan's ground troops arrive in Samawah

(4)Japan's ground troops arrive in Samawah

SAMAWAH, Iraq - Col. Masahisa Sato (C), who heads an advance team of about 30 Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, is surrounded by reporters on Jan. 19 after arriving at the Dutch Camp Smitty near the southern Iraqi city of Samawah. (Kyodo)

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