"Conspiracy bill" not to be submitted without Komeito approval

"Conspiracy bill" not to be submitted without Komeito approval

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga tells a press conference on Jan. 17, 2017, in Tokyo that the government will not be able to submit to the Diet a bill aimed at punishing those who abet terrorism without the approval of Komeito, junior coalition partner of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. The initiative has previously drawn criticism as a potential vehicle for human rights violations. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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