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Great move. Like i said before, these syrians and Afghans are hard working people. Good for the economy in the long run.
A C-2 transporter leaves the Air Self-Defense Force's Iruma Air Base on Aug. 23 to evacuate Japanese nationals and Afghan staffers from Afghanistan. (Photo by Koji Uema)
YUKI NAKAMURA, Nikkei staff writerAugust 26, 2021 00:19 JST
TOKYO -- Japan has begun preparations to take in Afghans who worked for its embassy and aid organization, an unusual opening of doors to war refugees amid mounting concerns of Taliban retribution against locals who worked with foreign governments.
In rare move, Japan prepares to offer refuge to Afghans
Hundreds who worked at embassy and aid group could qualify for resettlement
A C-2 transporter leaves the Air Self-Defense Force's Iruma Air Base on Aug. 23 to evacuate Japanese nationals and Afghan staffers from Afghanistan. (Photo by Koji Uema)
YUKI NAKAMURA, Nikkei staff writerAugust 26, 2021 00:19 JST
TOKYO -- Japan has begun preparations to take in Afghans who worked for its embassy and aid organization, an unusual opening of doors to war refugees amid mounting concerns of Taliban retribution against locals who worked with foreign governments.