Japan is preparing to send the Self-Defense Forces to rescue its nationals living in Sudan, amid military clashes in the African country, the top government spokesman said Wednesday.Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said at an emergency press conference there were no reports of injuries among the around 60 Japanese people living in Sudan.But the nationals, including officials of the nation's embassy and the Japan International Cooperation Agency, are in a "severe situation" due to shortage of drinking water and food, he said.Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi has requested Defense Mi…READ FULL ARTICLE
