Statement by the Press Secretary/Director-General for Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Armed Attacks by Anti-Government Forces in Chad

February 5, 2008

Japan strongly condemns the armed attacks by the anti-government forces in Chad as they ignore the efforts being made by the international community to improve the security and humanitarian situation in Chad, including the deployment of the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad (MINURCAT), which is operating to stabilize the situation in eastern Chad.
Japan welcomes the arbitration effort by the African Union (AU) and neighboring countries, and calls on all the parties concerned to seek a peaceful solution through self-restraint and dialogue.

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