Japanese Government Demands Immediate Release of Hokkaido Shimbun Reporter Detained in Russia
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The Japanese government is strongly protesting the detention and arrest of a Hokkaido Shimbun reporter in Russia. In a press conference, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara stated that the detention is unjust and strongly demanded that the Russian side immediately release the reporter.
A focal point of this issue is the Consular Convention between Japan and the Soviet Union. This treaty stipulates that if a national is detained, consular access must be granted within four days. However, in this case, this rule has not been followed, and the Japanese government has harshly criticized Russia's response.
While the Russian side claims that the reporter was attempting to obtain classified information, the Japanese government denies this. Detailed information, such as the status of the investigation on the ground and the reporter's health condition, has not yet been fully clarified.
The Japanese government intends to continue strongly demanding that Russia provide information promptly and ensure the reporter's safety. It also explained that it aims to resolve the issue early through diplomatic channels.
This incident could potentially impact diplomatic relations between Japan and Russia. The Japanese government intends to continue responding with a firm stance in order to protect the safety of its citizens.
Sources: 読売新聞
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