Okinawa assembly calls for review of US forces pact after murder case

Okinawa's prefectural assembly adopted a protest resolution and an opinion statement following a murder case involving a U.S. military member. The assembly calls for a fundamental review of the Status of Forces Agreement between Japan and the United States. Measures such as a curfew and alcohol ban have been imposed on U.S. military personnel stationed on the island.

This incident reignites long-standing tensions on Okinawa, which hosts a significant U.S. military presence. The Status of Forces Agreement governs the conduct and legal status of American troops in Japan, and its review is a recurring demand from local residents concerned about crime and environmental impact. U.S. officials have pledged cooperation in the investigation.