Tokyo, Oct 7, 2026 (AFP) - Okinawa governor says 'urgent need' to reduce US base 'burden' after woman's murder

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2026-10-07

Okinawa governor Genta Koja told Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday there was an "urgent need" to reduce the burden of US bases after the murder of a woman allegedly committed by an American Marine. "The robbery-murder this time hugely shocked local residents, and there is an urgent need to reduce base-related burdens," he said after travelling to Tokyo to voice his concerns. tmo-aph/pbt ...

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