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Japan summons US envoy as marine arrested over Okinawa murder

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Japan has summoned the United States ambassador following the arrest of a US marine in connection with a murder case in Okinawa. The incident has sparked formal protests from the Japanese government, highlighting ongoing tensions surrounding the presence of US military personnel in the region.

In response to the diplomatic summons, the US ambassador has vowed full cooperation with local authorities as the investigation proceeds. The case underscores longstanding local concerns regarding crimes involving US service members stationed on the island prefecture.

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