MSDF ship returns home after Indian Ocean antiterrorism mission

MSDF ship returns home after Indian Ocean antiterrorism mission

SASEBO, Japan - The 8,150-ton Maritime Self-Defense Force ship Hamana returns to Sasebo in Nagasaki Prefecture on Aug. 26 after having ended its mission to refuel vessels undertaking U.S.-led antiterrorism operations in the Indian Ocean amid controversy as to whether Japan should continue with the mission.

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  • 2007/8/26 00:00:00
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  • Kyodo / Kyodo News Images
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