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Japan withdraws ground troops from Iraq ends landmark mission
Tokyo announced the immediate pullout of 600 Japanese troops from Iraq, ending a postwar era deployment described as Japan's most dramatic foreign mission. Defense chief Nakaga ordered withdrawal to begin this week, while Koizumi framed the move as fulfilling international obligations and pledged continued aid, amid U.S. consultation and alliance continuity.
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