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World'Not again': Arrest of US marine for murder reignites protests in Japan's Okinawa

The arrest of US Marine Lance Corporal Devin Jacob Ballard over the alleged robbery and killing of 39-year-old Anna Yagi in a Naha hotel has revived Okinawans' longstanding anger over crimes involving US military personnel. About 100 people protested in Naha and Tokyo, while residents demanded concrete action beyond official expressions of concern.

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BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-05 08:22Original

'Not again': Arrest of US marine for murder reignites protests in Japan's Okinawa
'Not again': Arrest of US marine for murder reignites protests in Japan's OkinawaWorld