Japanese lawmakers depart for E. Timor to observe ballot

Japanese lawmakers depart for E. Timor to observe ballot

NARITA, Japan - Six Japanese legislators depart for East Timor on the morning of Aug. 28 to observe a referendum on Aug. 30, in which East Timorese will choose whether to accept autonomy within Indonesia or to go independent. The photo shows Satsuki Eda (2nd from L), a House of Councillors member, and other members of the main opposition Democratic Party of Japan meeting the press at Narita airport before leaving for East Timor.

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