US envoy to Japan expresses regret over alleged sex crimes by military personnel in Okinawa

US envoy expresses regret over alleged military sex crimes in Okinawa

Tokyo — U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel expressed regret Saturday for the handling of two cases of sexual assaults allegedly committed by American military personnel on Okinawa, which have again stoked resentment of the heavy U.S. troop presence on the strategic island in Japan's far southwest. The issue broke out late last month, triggering an uproar over reports that two American service members had been charged with sexual assaults mont…

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TOKYO: US Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel expressed regret on Saturday for the handling of two cases of sexual assaults allegedly committed by American military personnel on Okinawa, which have again stoked resentment of the heavy US troop presence on the strategic island in Japan’s far southwest. The issue broke out late last month, triggering an uproar over reports that two American service members had been charged with sexual assaults month…

U.S. ambassador to Japan expresses regret over alleged sex assaults by military personnel in Okinawa

The issue came to light late last month, triggering an uproar over reports that two American service members had been charged with sexual assaults months earlier.

US envoy to Japan expresses regret over alleged sex crimes by military staff

US Ambassdor to Japan Rahm Emanuel said he deeply regretted what happened to the individuals, their families and their community, but fell short of apologising.

US Ambassador Regrets Handling of Okinawa Sexual Assault Cases

US Ambassador to Japan, Rahm Emanuel, expressed regret over the handling of two sexual assault cases involving US military personnel in Okinawa. The incidents have reignited local resentment towards the American military presence. Emanuel emphasized the need for better training and transparency within the US military.

US envoy to Japan expresses regret over alleged sex crimes by military personnel in Okinawa

Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel expressed regret for the handling of two cases of sexual assaults allegedly committed by American military personnel on Okinawa, which have again stoked resentment of the heavy U.S. troop presence on the strategic island in Japan’s far south. Emanuel commented on the issue amid