Okinawa may block landfill work for U.S. base transfer

Okinawa may block landfill work for U.S. base transfer

NAHA, Japan - New Okinawa Gov. Takeshi Onaga makes a policy speech at the prefectural assembly in Naha on Dec. 12, 2014. Onaga said the prefectural government will consider scrapping approval to start landfill work needed for a planned U.S. military base transfer within the prefecture.

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