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US forces in Okinawa face curfew and alcohol ban
Original: US forces face curfew, alcohol ban in Japan's Okinawa after murder case
US military forces stationed in Japan's Okinawa have been placed under a curfew and alcohol ban following a murder case involving a service member. The restrictions underscore long-running tensions between local residents and the substantial American military presence on the island, where incidents involving US personnel have repeatedly fuelled calls for a reduced footprint and tighter discipline.
Why now: A recent murder case linked to a US service member has reignited anger in Okinawa and prompted immediate disciplinary measures on American troops.
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