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

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

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

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  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:51:04 UTC.

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