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The death of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Aqleh
(Statement by Press Secretary ONO Hikariko)

May 13, 2022
  1. Japan strongly condemns the killing of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Aqleh in the West Bank. Japan extends its sincere condolences to the bereaved family.
  2. Japan strongly expects that an immediate and thorough investigation will be conducted under serious cooperation of relevant authorities and stresses the need to bring those responsible to justice.
  3. Japan also calls for the need to refrain from actions that escalate tensions in the region.

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