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Actions and protests
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Day
Elderly
KWCI (GPI)
Local population
Military bases
Oceans (campaign title)
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Police
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Women
Protestors at the Military Base in Okinawa
Police carrying protestors away from the entrance of Camp Schwab. Many of the protestors are elderly people who try to block the entrance using their bodies.
Unique identifier:
GP0STPESI
Type:
Image
Shoot date:
31/10/2015
Locations:
Asia
,
Henoko
,
Japan
,
Okinawa-ken
Credit line:
© Ian Teh / Greenpeace
Size:
5760px × 3840px 9MB
Ranking:
★★★★ (E)
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Stories of Protest in Okinawa
The ocean home of the last few Japanese dugongs is about to be landfilled to make way for two airstrips – part of the expansion of a US military base on the island of Okinawa. But a movement nearly 18 years old is standing up to say NO.
The struggle is reaching a fever pitch. The majority of Okinawa's people – from students to grandparents and the local governor – have voiced their opposition to the plans. But construction work continues. There are daily scuffles outside the base as protesters attempt to prevent bulldozers and equipment from entering the bay.
Here are the stories of six courageous people who are taking action to save the dugongs and protect the rich ocean life for future generations.
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