Japan, expert trade barbs over freedom of expression at U.N. body

Japan, expert trade barbs over freedom of expression at U.N. body

Junichi Ihara, Japan's ambassador to international organizations in Geneva, addresses the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva on June 12, 2017, aiming to wipe away concerns over Japan's press independence and contentious secrecy law. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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