Stones thrown at GSDF vehicle in Iraq, mirror broken

Stones thrown at GSDF vehicle in Iraq, mirror broken

SAMAWAH, Iraq - Protesters threw stones at a line of Japanese troop vehicles in Iraq on Dec. 4, breaking a mirror on one of the vehicles, officials of the Ground Self-Defense Force said. The incident took place in Rumaythah near the GSDF's camp in Samawah as about 40 armed demonstrators surrounded a facility that GSDF personnel had repaired during a ceremony to mark completion of the repairs. (Kyodo)

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