==[http://coar-repositories.org/ COAR - Confederation of Open Access Repositories]==
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Expression of Condolence to our Japanese Colleagues
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21 March 2011 - COAR, with representatives from around the world, wishes to send our deepest condolences to our Japanese colleagues, their families, and to all of the Japanese people following the disastrous events following the earthquake and tsunami that has stuck their country. We are all deeply shocked and saddened by the devastation and by the loss of life – the full scale of which will take many weeks to comprehend.
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From our entire membership, we would like to convey our solidarity, support, and any specific help during this difficult time. We stand by to assist in any way we can.