Group 1 - Multiple U.S. military personnel stationed in Japan have been arrested for illegal activities, including drunk driving and unlawful entry, highlighting ongoing issues with U.S. military conduct in Japan [1] - There have been at least two reported cases of sexual assault by U.S. Marines against Japanese women in Okinawa, raising concerns about the safety of local residents [1] - Protests by local residents in Okinawa against U.S. military presence have intensified, with claims that the military's actions pose a heavy burden on the community [1] Group 2 - Drug smuggling cases involving U.S. military personnel in Okinawa have reached a historical high, with 58 cases reported in 2024, significantly increasing from the previous year [2] - The number of criminal charges against U.S. military personnel and their families in Okinawa has also surged, with 73 cases reported in 2024, marking a 20-year high [2] - Since 1972, over 6,300 criminal cases involving U.S. military personnel have been recorded in Okinawa, including serious offenses such as murder and rape [2] Group 3 - There have been unreported cases of sexual assault by U.S. military personnel in other regions of Japan, raising concerns about the transparency of the reporting mechanisms [3] - The U.S.-Japan Status of Forces Agreement grants the U.S. military priority jurisdiction in criminal cases, often leading to a lack of accountability for crimes committed by U.S. personnel in Japan [3] - Calls for reform of the Status of Forces Agreement have emerged, emphasizing the need for changes to prevent ongoing issues with U.S. military conduct in Japan [3]
驻日美军恶行引发当地民众抗议
Ren Min Ri Bao·2025-06-23 21:50