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Japan urges US forces to enforce discipline after Marine accused of murder in Okinawa

A 20-year-old US Marine is accused of robbing and murdering a local woman in Okinawa, prompting Japan to formally urge US forces to enforce discipline. The incident reignites long-standing local opposition to the US military presence on the island, potentially straining bilateral ties and fueling base-relocation debates.

Anadolu Agency ENabout 5 hours agoJP, USengCredibility 51%View source

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Source credibility0.5

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