Locals protest against Futemma transfer within Okinawa

Locals protest against Futemma transfer within Okinawa

GINOWAN, Japan - Around 21,000 people gather to protest against the planned relocation of a U.S. military airfield within Okinawa Prefecture in Ginowan in the prefecture on Nov. 8, 2009, ahead of U.S. President Barack Obama's visit to Japan.

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