Court grants bail to prominent antibase activist in Okinawa

Court grants bail to prominent antibase activist in Okinawa

Supporters of Hiroji Yamashiro, a peace activist charged with forcible obstruction of business and assault in connection with his opposition to U.S. military bases in Okinawa Prefecture, demonstrate in front of the Naha District Court on March 17, 2017, calling for his immediate release from five months' detention. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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