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Japan, US review military policies after Okinawa killing

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Japan and the United States are reviewing military liberty policies following the alleged killing of a woman in Okinawa by a US marine. Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi stated that high-level discussions will focus on the effectiveness of current off-base curfew enforcement and joint patrols for US military personnel. This review comes amid ongoing protests on the southern Japanese island concerning crimes committed by US military personnel. AI

RANK_REASON Policy review by two nations following a significant crime. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Japan, US review military policies after Okinawa killing

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Japan, US review military liberty policies after Okinawa killing

    Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said on Tuesday that officials were reviewing the off-base code of conduct for US troops in Japan following the alleged killing of an Okinawan woman by a US marine. Crimes including rapes, assaults, hit-and-runs and drunk driving by US …

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