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DPJ pressures Amari over bribery claims

音声ダウンロード

A task force formed by the main opposition Democratic Party of Japan agreed Jan. 25 to keep pushing economy minister Akira Amari for a clear answer to allegations that he exchanged favors for money with a construction company.

"We want Mr. Amari to fulfill his responsibility to provide an explanation," said Kazunori Yamanoi, head of the DPJ's "special assignment team."

DPJ Secretary-General Yukio Edano said the party will continue to press Amari through Diet debate. (Kyodo)

民主党、甘利氏追及を確認

民主党は甘利明経済再生担当相の金銭授受疑惑を調べる特命チームの会合を開き、徹底追及する方針を確認した。国会審議などを通じて甘利氏をただしていく考えだ。

The Japan Times ST: February 5, 2016