Sexual Assault by U.S. Military Personnel in Japan

SOURCE www.npr.org
Allegations of U.S. military servicemen's sexual assaults against women in Okinawa have caused tension in the U.S.-Japan alliance. Recent cases have come to light, including one involving a U.S. airman accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a Japanese minor.

Key Points

  • Multiple cases of sexual assault by U.S. military personnel in Okinawa have been exposed
  • Tension in the U.S.-Japan alliance due to the incidents
  • Calls for revisions to the U.S.-Japan agreement regarding jurisdiction over U.S. military suspects