Japan mourns deaths at Algeria gas plant
(01-22 13:55)
Japan mourned the deaths of at least seven nationals in the Algerian gas plant attack and called for greater protection for those working abroad and a realization its citizens are not immune from terrorism.
Newspapers and television program carried extensive coverage of the late night confirmation of casualties, AFP reports.
Moments after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told the nation seven of those working with or for plant builder JGC in the Sahara desert had been killed, company spokesman Takeshi Endo paid tearful tribute.
“We lost many capable employees. I cannot find the right words,'' said Endo as he choked back sobs. “It's just unbearable.’’.
Three other Japanese employees remained unaccounted for.
Several newspapers demanded Tokyo beef up its intelligence operations and co-ordinate its responses with countries such as Britain and the US.
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