WorldOkinawa governor urges Japan to act after US Marine arrested in woman’s killing

Okinawa Governor Genta Koja urged Japan’s central government to do more to ensure discipline among US service members on the island. Marine Devin Jacob Ballard was arrested on suspicion of strangling 39-year-old Anna Yagi and stealing her wallet and backpack; he has denied the allegations. US forces announced a 48-hour pause in training operations and a 30-day period of reflection with a curfew.

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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-10-07 13:31Original