Okoro Chinedu
09:13 23/06/2015
Lagos - Japan has condemned the recent terror attacks the Islamic militant Boko Haram carried out in Niger.
“The
Government of Japan strongly condemns a terrorist attack in the
south-eastern part of the Republic of Niger. Japan expresses its deep
condolences to the victims and their families, as well as its heartfelt
sympathies to those wounded in the incident,” stated Foreign Press
Secretary, Yasuhisa Kawamura.
“Terrorism
cannot be justified by any reason. The Government of Japan firmly
condemns all forms of terrorism. Japan continues to cooperate with the
Government of Niger, which has been contributing to the peace and
stability of the region.”
The
Boko Haram has killed more than 13 000 people in Nigeria and displaced
some 2 million victims. The sect has in recent months carried out
attacks in neighbouring countries.
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