Japan extends MSDF antipiracy mission off Somalia by 1 year

Japan extends MSDF antipiracy mission off Somalia by 1 year

Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani (C) enters the prime minister's office in Tokyo on June 17, 2016. The government decided the same day to extend the Maritime Self-Defense Force's antipiracy mission in waters off Somalia for another year. The current term is due to end July 23. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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