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

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

U.S. Ambassador to Japan Caroline Kennedy speaks during a meeting between the Japanese and U.S. governments over the bilateral status of forces agreement on July 5, 2016, in Tokyo. 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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