More than 3,500 protest new base in Henoko, governor announces intention to revoke land reclamation approval
People face the base and raise their fists at 12:11 p.m. on March 25 in front of the gate to Camp Schwab in Henoko, Nago City.
March 25, 2017 Ryukyu Shimpo Digital Edition
On March 25, the “prefectural people’s rally calling for immediate cancellation of unlawful land reclamation work and abandonment of the plan to build a new base in Henoko”, organized by the All Okinawa Coalition to Prevent Construction of a New Base in Henoko, was held in front of the gate to the U.S. military’s Camp Schwab. According to organizer estimates, more than 3,500 participants joined the rally.
Governor Takeshi Onaga attended the rally and announced, “with strength, I will absolutely revoke” the approval to reclaim land off the shore of Henoko, which is needed build the new base. It was the first time Governor Onaga clearly stated his intention to revoke the land reclamation approval. It was also the first time the governor attended a citizens’ rally in Henoko since taking office.
(English translation by T&CT and Sandi Aritza)
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