Tag

Civilian Detention

All articles tagged with #civilian detention

world2 months ago•1 min saved

U.S. Military Police Mistakenly Detain Civilian in Okinawa

U.S. military police in Okinawa mistakenly detained a civilian, violating the Japan-U.S. agreement that prohibits such actions outside U.S. bases. The incident occurred during patrols initiated after local sexual abuse cases, sparking criticism over sovereignty concerns, though the U.S. plans to resume patrols after training.

via The Japan Times|

#civilian-detention #japan-us-relations #military-patrols

world8 months ago•3 min saved

US Marines and LA Officials Respond to Immigration and Civil Unrest

U.S. Marines temporarily detained a civilian outside the Wilshire Federal Building in Los Angeles during a deployment to protect federal property amid ongoing immigration protests, marking the first known detention of a civilian by active-duty troops in the U.S. under these circumstances, with the individual later released and treated fairly.

via Reuters|

#civilian-detention #immigration-protests #los-angeles