Forces: Takaaki Tanaka

forces: Tanaka was among the 350 members of Japan's Ground Self-Defence Forces deployed on the United Nations' peacekeeping operation to bring stability and protect civilians caught in South Sudan's civil war, according to Toronto Star. The conflict between ethnic groups has killed at least 50,000 people since December 2013. Takaaki Tanaka had a chance to see firsthand his country's peacekeeping efforts. He cited the example of how UN forces were deterring the exploitation of civilians at checkpoints. I witnessed those things and recognized our worth, Tanaka said, speaking through an interpreter. Not wanting to get in trouble with UN personnel, those manning the checkpoint would let drivers pass without demanding a bribe if they saw patrols nearby. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.