21 Mai 2015
May 20, 2015
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May 20, 2015 - Updated 10:34 UTC+2
Protesters have rallied against an effective approval of safety measures for the Ikata nuclear plant in western Japan by the country's nuclear regulator.
About 20 people gathered in front of the office of the Nuclear Regulation Authority on Wednesday as it approved a draft assessment of the plant's No.3 reactor.
The protesters chanted that Japan has enough electricity without nuclear power. They held banners expressing opposition to a restart.
They also handed to an agency official a letter calling on the regulator to withdraw its approval.
Civic group representative Makoto Yanagida said it's regrettable that the NRA decision does not address local residents' concerns and questions.