Lower house approves antipiracy legislation over opposition

Lower house approves antipiracy legislation over opposition

TOKYO, Japan - Ruling coalition members of the House of Representatives stand to approve a government-sponsored antipiracy bill at a plenary session of the lower house on April 23. The bill would enable the regular dispatch of the Self-Defense Forces on antipiracy missions abroad.

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