Japan revises Iraq deployment plan after GSDF withdrawal

Japan revises Iraq deployment plan after GSDF withdrawal

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi arrives at his office, as Chief Cabinet Secretary Shinzo Abe stands by, to preside over a regular Cabinet session on Aug. 4. The Cabinet decided on revisions to the basic plan for deployment of Japan's Self-Defense Forces to Iraq following the recent withdrawal of its ground troops from the country. (Kyodo)

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