Japanese embassy in Baghdad condemns explosions

BAGHDAD / IraqiNews.com: The Japanese embassy in Baghdad condemned on Wednesday the explosions that took place in the Iraqi capital earlier today. In a release issued by the embassy and received by Iraqi News, the embassy said that terror cannot be justified regardless of reasons. “Japan is shocked and upset due to today’s explosions in Baghdad,” the release said. “Japan strongly condemns these brutal attacks,” it said. The release hoped that today’s attacks would not curb Iraqi people efforts to achieve stability and security. MH (P)/SR 1