PoliticsOkinawa calls for review of US forces pact after killing

Okinawa’s prefectural assembly passed a resolution urging a review of the agreement governing US forces stationed on the island. The move followed accusations that a US Marine robbed and killed a local woman; he has denied the allegations. The assembly also urged the military to prevent such incidents and cooperate with investigators.

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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-10-09 08:51Original