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06TOKYO1766
2006-04-03 06:52:00
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Embassy Tokyo
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JAPAN DECLARES CANDIDACY FOR HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL
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UNCLAS TOKYO 001766
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TAGS: PHUM PREL UNGA UNHRC JA
SUBJECT: JAPAN DECLARES CANDIDACY FOR HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL
(SBU) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed the embassy
via a Note Verbale (GO No. 10/GI-HH) dated March 23 that
Japan has decided to present its candidature for election to
membership of the United Nations Human Rights Council in the
election to be held during the session of the UN General
Assemble on May 9.
DONOVAN