US forces in Okinawa impose curfew after Marine's murder arrest
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Summary
US military commanders in Okinawa, Japan, ordered a 48-hour operational pause starting Wednesday at noon, banning off-base liberty and alcohol, and imposed a 30-day curfew after a Marine was arrested on suspicion of killing and robbing a Japanese woman. Lt. Gen. Benjamin Watson cited the need for reflection on discipline. Okinawa's governor has called for disciplinary action against US forces.
Left-leaning
- U.S. troops on Okinawa facing curfew, alcohol ban after murder charge vs. MarineCBS News · Oct 7, 6:34 AM
Center
- US Forces in Okinawa Face Curfew After Marine’s ArrestBloomberg · Oct 6, 8:45 PM
- U.S. forces in Okinawa order 2-day pause after Marine homicide arrestUPI · Oct 7, 2:08 AM
- Okinawa governor wants discipline for US military in Japan after murder linked to MarineAssociated Press · Oct 7, 6:58 AM
Right-leaning
- Alleged killing by Marine prompts US military to restrict off-base liberty in OkinawaFox News · Oct 6, 10:15 PM