Japan's SDF members conduct peacekeeping operations in S. Sudan

Japan's SDF members conduct peacekeeping operations in S. Sudan

Japan Self-Defense Forces members perform traffic control duty amid roadworks in Juba on Sept. 8, 2015, during their peacekeeping operations as part of the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS). Japan's newly enacted security legislation allows SDF members to play expanded roles overseas. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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