The Japanese government ignores Senate and rejoins “the war on terror”
Tokyo (AsiaNews/Agencies) –After a deadlock lasting two months, this morning the Japanese government voted in favour of a return to employing its troops in the “war on terror” declared by the United States in 2001. In order to do so, however, it completely ignored a Senate motion against the decision, for the first time in the modern history of the nation.
After the decision the current Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda will receive support from many western nations, but according to some analysts he also risks loosing National consensus. Both citizens and members of the opposition accuse him of having acted in an authoritarian manner and of having completely ignored the opinion of the vast majority who are decidedly against the war.
The issue of Japanese intervention in the war on Iraq and Afghanistan exploded for the first time November last, when the op position – which controls the Senate – forced the government to withdraw all naval support from the Indian Ocean, where they positioned to ensure fuel supplies to coalition forces in Kabul.
Today the Japanese senators expressed their opposition to the government views on intervention for the second time: the restarting of the mission was approved by the Lower house – under the control of the majority – and the government adopted it. The mission is due to restart next month.
According to Fukuda, Japanese participation “is fundamental in showing our contribution to International security”. Control of shipping routes between the Middle and Far East also remains of prime importance for Tokyo, to guarantee Energy supplies which are crucial for the National economy.
The op position however maintains, “The Nation, which has remained peaceful since the end of the Second World War, must not become involved in American wars”.
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21/10/2021 09:57
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