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Japan welcomes uprising in Yugoslavia, urges Milosevic to step down |
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October 7, 2000
TOKYO, OCT 6 (AP) - Japan praised Yugoslavia's people on Friday for struggling for democracy in their country and urged President Slobodan Milosevic to step down. As Milosevic's government appeared to collapse Friday during widespread pro-democracy protests in Belgrade, Japan said the ruler should "accept the peoples' will." Speaking for Japan's government, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hidenao Nakagawa said, "It seems now that many people want to put an end to his regime." Nakagawa also praised opposition leader Vojislav Kostunica, whose apparent victory in a recent election against Milosevic set off the popular revolt. "We pay our respects to the people of Yugoslavia who want democratic change and expect that democracy will be realized soon under Mr. Kostunica's leadership," said Nakagawa. More Related News Yugoslav regime appears to collapse after day of revolt Plum brandy, a looted coat hanger - scenes of chaos in a Milosevic stronghold A career of battles for power by Yugoslavia's reviled leader with BC-Yugoslavia Highlights in President Slobodan Milosevic's career Cheney and Lieberman agree Milosevic should go, oppose use of U.S. troops Prime minister urges Milosevic to relinquish power Russian nationalists condemn Yugoslav opposition victory as "coup" |