Okinawa governor wants discipline for US military in Japan after murder

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The governor of the southern Japanese island of Okinawa has demanded that the central government do more to ensure discipline among U.S. troops on the southern island following the arrest of a U.S.

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  • Reported by ABC News and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:26:14 UTC.

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  1. U.S. military restricts troops from leaving the base in Okinawa after Marine is arrested in a killing

  2. Alleged killing by Marine prompts US military to restrict off-base liberty in Okinawa

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