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Press Conference by the Chief Cabinet Secretary
July 31, 2015 (PM)
Press Conference by the Chief Cabinet Secretary (Excerpt)
[Provisional Translation]
Q&As
(Abridged)
REPORTER: I have a question regarding Mr. Junpei Yasuda, the freelance journalist who went missing in Syria in June. There are rumors that an Islamic group has captured him. Over the past month or so you have not made any announcements regarding Mr. Yasuda’s safety. Has the Government been able to confirm his safety?
CHIEF CABINET SECRETARY SUGA: I am aware of the news reports. The Government is making efforts to collect information, making full use of the range of information networks available to us and working with relevant parties. The Government has not confirmed the detainment of Mr. Yasuda.
(Abridged)
