Three Iraq-returned Japanese troops commit suicide

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Three Iraq-returned Japanese troops commit suicide
March 09, 2006

Tokyo, March 9 (DPA) Three Japanese troops deployed in Iraq have committed suicide since returning home, Japan's Defence Agency reported Thursday.

Although officials were uncertain whether the suicides, reported since early 2004, were related to their service in Iraq, the rate is higher than the number of suicides by troops not despatched to Iraq.

About 2,800 Japanese troops have returned home since completing their humanitarian and reconstruction mission in the southern Iraqi city of Samawah, Kyodo News Agency reported, quoting agency officials.

The Japanese military has sent psychiatrists to counsel troops in Iraq to ease stress related to fears of terrorism, and the counselling service is also offered to those who return home from their overseas mission.

Japan has 600 troops still serving in Samawah.

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