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US Army skips Okinawa festival amid Marine murder case
Original: Army skips Okinawa tug-of-war ceremony after Marine is accused of killing local woman
The US Army has withdrawn from a traditional tug-of-war ceremony in Okinawa after a US Marine was accused of killing a local woman. The decision comes amid heightened tensions between Okinawans and the American military presence on the island, a long-running source of friction, particularly following crimes attributed to US service members.
Why now: The killing allegation has reignited local anger over the US military presence in Okinawa.
US ArmyUS Marine CorpsOkinawaJapan
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