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Defense Ministry questioned over intelligence gathering on domestic experts
Japan🏛️ PoliticsCenter4 hr. ago

Defense Ministry questioned over intelligence gathering on domestic experts

A report alleges that a unit within Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force conducted assessments regarding the patriotism, beliefs, and sexual preferences of domestic experts. The claims suggest potential concerns about the military's involvement in gathering personal information from individuals within Japan, raising questions about privacy and the appropriate scope of intelligence activities by defense personnel.

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The Japan Times logoThe Japan TimesIndependentCenter4 hr. ago
Defense Ministry questioned over intelligence gathering on domestic experts

A report alleges that a unit within Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force conducted assessments regarding the patriotism, beliefs, and sexual preferences of domestic experts. The claims suggest potential concerns about the military's involvement in gathering personal information from individuals within Japan, raising questions about privacy and the appropriate scope of intelligence activities by defense personnel.

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