Japanese Peacekeepers to be deployed in South Sudan.

On Friday Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda of Japan addressed the UN General Assembly announcing that Japanese peacekeepers will be deployed soon to South Sudan. He further stated that the purpose of the mission is to support peace-building efforts in South Sudan as well as gathering information on the needs for infrastructure in the south. A Japanese survey team is expected to leave some time this month to evaluate the security and infrastructure needs.

By Gina Fazio