Japan's GSDF involved in PKO in Juba

Japan's GSDF involved in PKO in Juba

Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force personnel work to set up safety shields at a facility for peacekeeping operations in Juba, South Sudan, on Nov. 16, 2016. Refugee camp is seen in the back. The Japanese government has decided to assign GSDF personnel a controversial new security duty -- rescuing U.N. staff and others under attack -- during peacekeeping operations there. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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