Prominent antibase activist released in Okinawa

Hiroji Yamashiro (front), a peace activist charged with forcible obstruction of business and assault in connection with his opposition to U.S. military bases in Okinawa Prefecture, celebrates with his supporters after being released from five months' detention in Naha on March 18, 2017. His release follows a ruling by the Naha District Court the previous day to grant bail to Yamashiro. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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