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 Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida (L) and Defense Minister Gen Nakatani speak to reporters in Tokyo on July 5, 2016, after talks with U.S. government officials on the bilateral status of forces agreement. The two countries 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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