Greenpeace condemns Japan government’s “sneaky” withdrawal from the International Whaling Commission

Tokyo, Japan – Greenpeace condemns the Japanese Government’s formal announcement today to officially withdraw from the International Whaling Commission (IWC), with the intention to resume commercial whaling in its territorial waters and exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

Previous media reports had indicated that government of Japan was considering pulling out of the IWC, but the announcement today formalises the country’s intentions to leave the organisation.

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