http://www.asyura2.com/16/warb18/msg/313.html
| Tweet |
(回答先: 沖縄の米軍基地で新たな怒り(France 24 English) 投稿者 無段活用 日時 2016 年 7 月 24 日 11:04:28)
(Renewed anger at US military bases in Okinawa: France 24)
http://www.france24.com/en/20160712-focus-japan-okinawa-murder-crime-drunk-us-army-military-bases-protests
FOCUS
Japan - US military - crime
Latest update : 2016-07-12
Renewed anger at US military bases in Okinawa
A recent series of crimes has sparked anger over the presence of US military bases on the southern Japanese island of Okinawa. First came the arrest of a former US marine for the rape and murder of a local woman, then, two weeks later, a sailor was arrested for causing a crash while driving under the influence of alcohol. In response, tens of thousands of people took part in a demonstration demanding the closure of the US bases. Our team reports from Japan.
A programme prepared by Patrick Lovett, Aline Schmidt and Claire Pryde.
By Ophélie GIOMATARIS, Anaelle ROYER, Justin McCURRY
-------------------------------------------------------------
(Presenter)
Now to today's focus, and first on the southern Japanese island of Okinawa came the arrest of a former US marine for the rape and murder of a local woman, then two weeks later, a US sailor was arrested for causing a crash while driving under the influence of alcohol. Both incidence, sparking anger over the presence of US military bases on the island leading tens of thousands taking part in demonstrations demanding their closure. Ophelie Giomataris and Justin McCurry at this report of this.
(Narrator)
The searing heat couldn't stop 60 thousand people presenting at a sports stadium in the Okinawan capital Naha on the 19th of June. They were there for one reason; to demand the US close its military facilities on the island, which is home of more than half of 40 thousand US troops stationed in Japan.
(a participant)
It has already been too long. Okinawa does not need US military bases. They should leave. I'm old but I came here today for my children and my grand children's sakes. The bases have to go.
(Narrator)
The prefecture's governor, Takeshi Onaga, is a prominent figure in the anti-base movement.
(Governor Onaga)
The central government has to understand that the inhabitant's anger has reached its limit. They cannot forgive that Okinawa's people shoulder the burden of the US bases and make such a huge sacrifice.
(Narrator)
The demonstration was called after a former US marine was arrested in connection with the rape and murder of 20-year-old Rina Shimabukuro.
(A young woman)
A young woman who was killed was about my age. It could have been me, it could have been my friends. President Barack Obama, you have to free Japan.
(Narrator)
The protesters observed a moment of silence for Shimabukuro, whose murder sparked anger throughout Japan. Some people traveled along long way to pay their respects to the spot where the body was found.
(A visitor)
I flew 250 kilometers to come here. But now I am here at this place I feel even more anger and sadness.
(Narrator)
Kenneth Franklin Shinzato was charged with Shimabukuro's rape and murder in late June. The 32-year-old, seven-year-employee at Kadena US airforce base, now faces a long prison term.
(Lawyer)
It is significant that Okinawan people already think he is guilty. The reason is that he was at US marines. Everyone here thinks that US marines are evil.
(Narrator)
In fact, crimes committed by US military personnel are counted just 1.3 percent of all recorded crimes on Okinawa, leading some to say it's unfair to indigenized American troops.
(Former US marine)
You can't judge the entire local community on the actions of one bad individual. By and large, I think, the Americans, they get along the local population, but the local media now cannot report on it.
(Narrator)
Two weeks after Shimabukuro's body was found, tensions on the island rose again, after a female US sailor collided with two cars after crossing into the wrong lane. Two people were injured. The sailor was found have been drinking, leading US naval authorities to impose tempolally alcohol ban.
The crime has come as Tokyo and Washington trying to win supports among Okinawans for the controversial relocation of US marine airbase from an older crowded city to an offshore location of Henoko, a village on the island's north coast.
(Protesters)
"No base! No base! No base!"
(Narrator)
Plans for the new base anger the local people, who say it will increase the risk of accidents and destroy the local marine environment.
(A man)
Since construction work began, the dugons has stopped coming here to feed. The base will have really negative impact on the environment.
(Narrator)
Many Okinawans disagree with the claim that the presence of US troops do good with Okinawan economy. The shopping mall, for example, was built last year on a land formerly occupied by a US base, and now welcomes 12 million people a year.
(Prof. Tomikawa)
At first the Okinawan economy is weak. US bases help the economy develop and one time it counted a half of island's revenue. But today they count just five percents. Okinawa will benefit far more if US bases be returned over to develop private businesses.
(Narrator)
Anti base demonstrators plan to continue putting pressure on Tokyo and Washington. They will soon send a statement to the Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe and President Barack Obama calling for the marines to be withdrawn from Okinawa.
投稿コメント全ログ コメント即時配信 スレ建て依頼 削除コメント確認方法
スパムメールの中から見つけ出すためにメールのタイトルには必ず「阿修羅さんへ」と記述してください。すべてのページの引用、転載、リンクを許可します。確認メールは不要です。引用元リンクを表示してください。
