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Japan: Progress Needed in Lightening US Military’s Burden on Okinawans

Lalatendu Das - December 25, 2024. Published in The Asahi Shimbun

Okinawa Prefecture bears a disproportionate burden, hosting 70% of all exclusively U.S. military facilities in Japan.

Canada: Americans Deserve Answers about Afghanistan. Instead, They Are Getting Political Theater

Rejeanne Lacroix - October 4, 2024. Published in Toronto Star

Japan: Reckless Resumption of Kadena Osprey Flights Is Inexcusable

Dorothy Phoenix - June 26, 2024. Published in Ryukyu Shimpo

This attitude of prioritizing the U.S. position and deferring the protection of locals is unacceptable[.]

Canada: What’s behind a Historic, Unusual US Military Cash Transfer to Canadian Mines

Rejeanne Lacroix - May 27, 2024. Published in CBC

Canada: A UFO Hearing in Congress? Welcome to America’s ‘X-Files’ Era

Rejeanne Lacroix - July 18, 2023. Published in Toronto Star

Japan: Rust Prevention Facility at Former Aircraft Parking Lot Must Be Halted

Robin Koerner - July 28, 2022. Published in Okinawa Times

This is for the convenience of the military; there is no consideration for the residents of the surrounding area.

Japan: Victims of US Nuclear Strategy: 63 Years since the Miyamori Elementary School Crash

Robin Koerner - July 13, 2022. Published in Ryukyu Shimpo

It is simply not acceptable that the lives and livelihoods of [Okinawa] residents continue to be endangered and threatened by the stationing of U.S. forces in Japan.

Japan: No Sacrificial Lambs on Okinawa Memorial Day

Robin Koerner - July 5, 2022. Published in Kobe Shimbun

Okinawans have a firmly rooted belief that if things go wrong, they will become a target.

China: Exposed: US Military’s Insect Transformation Project

Andrew Engler - June 13, 2022. Published in Global Times

Experts are concerned that once this technology is let loose, it may cause unanticipated damage to the entire ecosystem.

Japan: US Soldiers Who Commit Sexual Crimes Should Be Handed Over to Japanese Law Enforcement

Robin Koerner - April 30, 2022. Published in Ryukyu Shimpo

Although the prefectural government advocates for preventative measures and enforcement of disciplinary measures every time there is an incident, these heinous crimes continue to be committed.

Japan: US Soldier Intimidating Reporter at Gunpoint Is a Threat to Press Freedom

Robin Koerner - April 18, 2022. Published in Tokyo Shimbun

Even if ammunition is not used in training, pointing a gun at a civilian is a hostile act that aims to terrorize.

Japan: Training Forced Through at Naha Military Port: Conditions for Use of Military Bases Must Be Toughened

Robin Koerner - February 23, 2022. Published in Ryūkyū Shimpō

Normally, it would not be acceptable for the conditions for use of the bases to be intentionally reinterpreted each time it is convenient for the U.S. military to do so.

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