Permalink: https://media.greenpeace.org/archive/Protestors-at-the-Military-Base-in-Okinawa-27MZIFJ677889.htmlConceptually similarProtestors at the Military Base in OkinawaGP0STPESNCompleted★★★★Protestors at the Military Base in OkinawaGP0STPESGCompleted★★★★Protestors at the Military Base in OkinawaGP0STPESHCompleted★★★★★★★Protestors at the Military Base in OkinawaGP0STPESECompleted★★★★Protestors at the Military Base in OkinawaGP0STPESJCompleted★★★★★★Protest at Camp Schwab against US Military Base in OkinawaGP0STPEOJCompleted★★★★★★Protest at Camp Schwab against US Military Base in OkinawaGP0STPERECompleted★★★★Protest at Camp Schwab against US Military Base in OkinawaGP0STPERRCompleted★★★★★★Protest at Camp Schwab against US Military Base in OkinawaGP0STPERHCompleted★★★★★★★View AllGP0STPESIProtestors at the Military Base in OkinawaPolice 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.Locations:Asia-Henoko-Japan-Okinawa-kenDate:31 Oct, 2015Credit:© Ian Teh / GreenpeaceMaximum size:5760px X 3840pxKeywords:Actions and protests-Activists-Day-Elderly-KWCI (GPI)-Local population-Military bases-Oceans (campaign title)-Outdoors-Police-Signs-WomenShoot:Stories of Protest in OkinawaThe 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.Related Collections:Stories of Protest in Okinawa