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 (C), chairman of a peace movement civic group in Okinawa, speaks in front of 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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