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People in Okinawa protest alleged sexual assault cases involving US troops NHK

People in Okinawa are coming out in force to protest a series of alleged sexual abuse cases involving US military personnel stationed in the southwestern Japanese prefecture.

A crowd of about 100 gathered on Friday in front of US Kadena Air Base. A local group working to eradicate sexual violence had earlier called on people to rally.

Two suspected cases involving US military personnel in Okinawa came to light this week.

It was revealed that an Air Force member was indicted in March for allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting an underage girl last December.

In the other case, a Marine is accused of attempting to sexually assault a woman.

An organizer of the protest was seen telling the other participants that she cannot keep quiet about such incidents.
Summary
Protests in Okinawa, Japan over sexual abuse cases involving US military personnel stationed there. Gathering at Kadena Air Base on Friday led by a local anti-sexual violence group. Two alleged incidents this week: an Air Force member indicted for kidnapping and sexually assaulting an underage
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ID: d9fc3c87-bd60-4452-9561-e49037d00f8f

Category ID: nhk

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240629_05/

Date: June 29, 2024

Created: 2024/07/01 07:00

Updated: 2025/12/08 12:38

Last Read: 2024/07/01 08:04