NAHA, Oct 9 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- The Okinawa prefectural assembly adopted a resolution calling on the US military to take action to prevent a recurrence after the alleged murder of a local woman by a US Marine in the southern island prefecture, Kyodo News reported.
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Okinawa's assembly passed a resolution urging the US military to act after a Marine allegedly murdered a local woman, calling for a review of the Japan-US military agreement.
- The Okinawa assembly criticized the US military's discipline and training after a murder case involving a Marine.
- The resolution calls for a review of the Japan-US Status of Forces Agreement and demands US cooperation in the investigation.
- A US Marine was arrested for allegedly murdering a local woman, leading to a military curfew and operational suspension.
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