MAI NIC HI DAILY NEWS, TOKYO, OCTOBER 3, 1971
Editorial
URGENT PROBLEM
… Unless internal conditions in East Pakistan are restored to normalcy, there cannot be any solution to the refugees problem. The danger of war also cannot be eliminated. The Yahya Khan Government is talking measures to restore the administration to civilian control. But confusion still reigns, and food is short. Aidgiving nations, including Japan, have stopped assistance to Pakistan until normal conditions are restored. It is hoped that steps will be taking for a political settlement in East Pakistan so that the flow of aid will be resumed as early as possible.
It is a principle in international society not to intervene in the internal affairs of another country. But no one can be indifferent to the tragic state of the refugees and the crisis which Pakistan faces. It is an urgent matter for all mankind to ponder upon. The United Nations General Assembly now in session seems to be a proper forum to take up the matter.