Japan Close embassy in Mali

                            

TOKYO, KOMPAS.com - The Japanese government on Wednesday (23/01/2013), stating immediately close its embassy in Bamako, Mali as the worsening security situation in the country.

"Japan will temporarily close the embassy in Mali because of the deteriorating security situation, including conditions in the capital Bamako. The staff still working at the French embassy, ​​"the official statement the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.

Japanese foreign ministry added later than January 27, 2013 all Japanese embassy staff will be moved to a safer location.

The decision came a day after Japan announced at least seven citizens were killed in a hostage drama In Amenas gas field in Algeria.

The perpetrator claimed their action was in protest-related interventions French in Mali to repel Islamist insurgents.

French Intervention in Mali began in January 2013, ten months after Mali lost its northern territories captured Islamist insurgents. France said it could send troops to 2,500 personnel, but will be handed the reins into the hands of the African Union troops.