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Okinawa governor wants discipline for US military in Japan after murder linked to Marine

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The governor of Okinawa, Genta Koja, has demanded that the central Japanese government implement stricter preventive measures and enforce discipline among U.S. troops stationed on the southern island. The demand follows a murder case linked to a U.S. Marine.

Koja expressed deep frustration over the recurring nature of such crimes, noting that local authorities have repeatedly requested preventative action in the wake of past offenses committed by members of the U.S. military. The latest incident has reignited local tensions concerning the heavy concentration of American forces in the region.

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