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Japan’s Okinawa calls for review of US forces pact after killing

Assembly on the island, where tens of thousands of US soldiers are stationed, seeks change after Marine arrested.

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The Okinawa prefectural assembly, representing the island that hosts tens of thousands of U.S. troops, has formally requested a review of the agreement that governs the stationing of United States military forces in Japan. The call follows the recent arrest of a Marine, prompting local officials to seek changes to the existing pact. The assembly’s motion reflects growing pressure from Okinawan representatives to reassess the terms of the U.S. presence on the island.

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