Yukio Hatoyama, leader of the Democratic Party of Japan, said Monday he understands the U.S. and British airstrikes against targets in Afghanistan but expressed concern over civilian casualties.
Hatoyama told reporters at DPJ headquarters the attacks are “based on the United States’ individual right to self-defense” and that he has a “certain level of understanding” toward them as part of a campaign to eradicate terrorism.
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