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Japan and U.S. review troops’ off-duty rules after Okinawa killing

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U.S. and Japanese officials have initiated a formal review of the off-base code of conduct for American military personnel stationed in Japan. This policy evaluation follows the killing of an Okinawan woman, an incident in which a U.S. Marine has been identified as the alleged perpetrator.

The review process, confirmed by Japan's top diplomat, addresses concerns regarding the behavior of off-duty troops. The collaboration between the two nations aims to reassess existing protocols governing military personnel while they are outside of their bases.

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