PESHAWAR (Pajhwok): Renowned Japanese physician Tetsu Nakamura, who was killed in the eastern city of Jalalabad this month, has been awarded posthumously a decoration for his contribution to Afghanistan’s development.
The 73-year-old Japanese aid group leader and five Afghan citizens were killed as gunmen attacked their vehicle in the capital of Nangarhar on Dec. 4.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe gave Nakamura's widow Naoko the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette, and a letter of appreciation in Tokyo on Friday.
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