Japan, U.S. announce narrowing of scope of workers protected by SOFA

Japan, U.S. announce narrowing of scope of workers protected by SOFA

Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani (2nd from R) speaks during a meeting between the Japanese and U.S. governments over the bilateral status of forces agreement on July 5, 2016, in Tokyo, as Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida listens on. The two sides agreed to effectively narrow the scope of U.S. military base workers protected by the agreement, over whom the U.S. has the primary jurisdiction with regard to their alleged crimes committed while on duty. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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