Many Japanese scholars announce opposition to security bills

Many Japanese scholars announce opposition to security bills

Some 250 people from 108 voluntary groups, led by academics and professors from 80 universities, hold a joint press conference in Tokyo on Aug. 26, 2015, to announce their opposition to the government's package of national security bills giving the Self-Defense Forces a greater role in overseas activities. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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