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Rubio pledges US cooperation in Okinawa murder case
Rubio promised full U.S. cooperation as Japan pressed the investigation into a Marine's arrest and the U.S. military imposed a 30-day curfew.
- On Saturday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledged full cooperation to Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi following a Marine's arrest in Naha, expressing "sincere condolences" over the death of a Japanese national in Okinawa.
- The Marine was arrested on suspicion of killing a 39-year-old woman in Naha; local media reported she was choked, though the suspect denies the allegations.
- Beginning Friday, Oct 9, the United States military instituted a 30-day curfew ordering troops to quarters from midnight to 5 a.m., while about 54,000 military personnel are stationed across Japan, mostly on Okinawa.
- This incident has triggered outrage in Japan, where crimes involving United States forces have long strained the security relationship and renewed criticism of the military presence in the country.
- Authorities continue the investigation as the Government works to manage public concerns, addressing ongoing challenges posed by the significant military footprint on Okinawa amid diplomatic pressure.
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Rubio pledges US cooperation in Okinawa murder case
WASHINGTON, Oct 10 (Reuters) - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday vowed to cooperate with Japanese authorities investigating allegations that a US Marine murdered a woman in Okinawa, a case that sparked protests and prompted a US military curfew and mandatory training in standards and discipline.
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