US EditionUS envoy to Japan expresses regret over alleged sex crimes by military personnel in Okinawa
- US Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel expressed regret for mishandling two cases of alleged sexual assaults by American military personnel in Okinawa, sparking renewed resentment towards the US troop presence on the island.
- Both cases were initially reported by local media at the end of June.
- A US Air Force member was charged with kidnapping and sexual assault in March, while a US Marine faced charges of attempted rape resulting in injury in May.
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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…
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…
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
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