1. On September 4, 1995, three U.S. service members sexually assaulted a minor in Okinawa, and the U.S. refused to hand them over due to provisions in the Japan-U.S. Status of Forces Agreement, leading to protests.
2. Despite efforts to improve discipline among U.S. military personnel, crimes involving them still occur in Okinawa, with a 2016 murder and rape being one such example.
3. Since 1995, there have been 123 cases of heinous offenses committed by U.S. military members in Okinawa, including murder, robbery, and sexual assault. The Okinawa prefectural government is urging both governments to review the Status of Forces Agreement and streamline U.S. military bases to reduce the burden on the prefecture.
2. Despite efforts to improve discipline among U.S. military personnel, crimes involving them still occur in Okinawa, with a 2016 murder and rape being one such example.
3. Since 1995, there have been 123 cases of heinous offenses committed by U.S. military members in Okinawa, including murder, robbery, and sexual assault. The Okinawa prefectural government is urging both governments to review the Status of Forces Agreement and streamline U.S. military bases to reduce the burden on the prefecture.
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Summary
Since 1995, there have been 123 cases of heinous crimes like murder, robbery, and sexual assault by U.S. military members in Okinawa. Notable incidents include a 2016 murder and rape case. Protests erupted in 1995 over a sexual assault incident involving U.S. service members who were not handed