Okinawa Governor Demands Action After US Marine Arrested in Killing

Okinawa Governor Demands Action After US Marine Arrested in Killing

Okinawa Governor Genta Koja urged Japan's central government to ensure better discipline among US service members after Marine Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, was arrested over the strangling of Anna Yagi, 39. The US military imposed a 48-hour operational pause and a 30-day curfew. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expressed regret and called for effective preventive measures.

Source: Al Jazeera

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