PKO to South Sudan: The fact-finding mission was dispatched to South Sudan in such a haste manner, says Mr. Sato.
Minster for Defense must fully understand risks involved in dispatching Japan's PKO to South Sudan before making a decision, says Mr. Sato.
Defense Minister says that we will dispatch another mission consisting of our people to assess risks there.Then, we will decide based on it.Mr. Sato questions the current restriction on use of weapons. "To ease restrictions before dispatching our PKO".Suppose our PKO is surrounded by bandits, etc. What will u do with use of weapons?, asks Mr. Sato.One case we can expect is that a news reporter is being attacked by bandits, says Mr. Sato. Should PKO defend him?At this moment, we maintain a view that anyone there must defend himself. No legal way to defend him now, says Foreign Minister Genba.Mr.Sato requests the ruling party to rectify the current restriction on use of weapons before dispatching our PKO.Defense Minister must fully investigate the existing local conditions before deciding on dispatch of our PKO, says Mr. Sato.