Newsletter No. 1443
News-Analysis
August 29, 2009

 

SUMMARY OF EVENTS IN JAPANESE-ISLAMIC RELATIONS FOR JULY 2009

MAJOR STORIES

Indian Ocean Mission: In July, the leadership of the Democratic Party of Japan began to back off their opposition to the extension of the refueling mission. After heavy criticism from all sides, however, they returned to their initial position.
Source: 1410, 1413, 1416, 1422, 1425

Xinjiang Riots: An outbreak of serious violence in Xinjiang and a heavy-handed Chinese government crackdown led to new tensions between Beijing and Tokyo, as well as protests in Japan. Also, Rebiya Kadeer visited Japan.
Sources: 1406, 1420, 1427

MINOR STORIES

Tunisian Foreign Minister: Visit to Japan
Source: 1400

Nara Discovery: Islamic Vase
Source: 1403

IAEA Head: Yukiya Amano elected
Source: 1404

Iran Policy: Acceptance of current regime
Source: 1408, 1431

Shirin Nezammafi: Nominated for Akutagawa Award
Source: 1408

Omani Diplomat: Visit to Japan
Source: 1409

Brunei Relations: 25th Anniversary
Source: 1411

Somalia Anti-Piracy: Warships rotated
Source: 1412

Senoro LNG: Trouble over supply and pricing
Source: 1418

Diet Dissolved: General lections near
Source: 1419

Tatsuo Arima: Replaced as Arab-Israeli peace negotiator
Source: 1426

Mauritania Elections: Tokyo approves
Source: 1429

Afghan Infrastructure: Projects completed
Source: 1430

Iranian Student: Studied nuclear technology in Japan
Source: 1431

Mali Aid: Road building funds
Source: 1433