Arrest of 2 U.S. base-relocation opponents in Okinawa sparks protests

Arrest of 2 U.S. base-relocation opponents in Okinawa sparks protests

Hiroji Yamashiro, chairman of a peace movement civic group in Okinawa, leaves the Nago Police Station in Nago, Okinawa Prefecture on Feb. 23, 2015. Yamashiro, who is opposed to the controversial transfer of a key U.S. military base within the prefecture, was released following his arrest the previous day on suspicion of violating a special criminal law under the Japan-U.S. Status of Forces Agreement. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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