US military restricts Okinawa troops after Marine arrested in woman's killing2026-10-07Lance Cpl. Devin Jacob Ballard was arrested on suspicion of killing and robbing Anna Yagi, 39, at a hotel in Naha; he denies the allegations.The US military ordered a 48-hour operational pause, alcohol and off-base restrictions, and discipline training; a 30-day reflection period includes a curfew and tighter controls on liberty.Japan protested and called for stricter discipline and measures to prevent similar incidents. Okinawa’s governor urged an urgent reduction in the burden of US bases on the island.The case has renewed local concerns about the US troop presence, which has long been a source of resentment in Okinawa.Alleged killing by Marine prompts US military to restrict off-base liberty in Okinawa (Fox News)U.S. Marine arrested on suspicion of killing Japanese woman in Okinawa (NBC News)Japon: les soldats américains soumis à un couvre-feu à Okinawa après le meurtre d'une femme (RFI)US forces face curfew, alcohol ban in Japan's Okinawa after murder case (Geo News)Les militaires américains stationnés à Okinawa soumis à un couvre-feu après l'arrestation d'un marine... (BFMTV)Okinawa : les militaires américains soumis à un couvre-feu après le meurtre d’une femme pour lequel un marine est soupçonné (Le Monde)