Bansho interviewed by Iraqi media

Bansho interviewed by Iraqi media

SAMAWAH, Iraq - Col. Koichiro Bansho (2nd from R), commander of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force team of noncombat troops stationed in the southern Iraqi city of Samawah, is interviewed by members of the local media on March 11. Bansho said his team will do its utmost to help cut the city's high unemployment rate. (Kyodo)

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