Shinzo Abe News

• Suspect in Shinzo Abe assassination charged with murder

  Tetsuya Yamagami was arrested immediately after allegedly shooting Abe with a homemade gun as the former leader was making a campaign speech in July.

  World

  Jan 13
  
• Shinzo Abe state funeral: Japan fills with tension as Tokyo holds ceremony for ex-PM

  Tokyo was under maximum security, with a large number of uniformed police mobilize around the Budokan hall, where the funeral is being held.

  World

  Sep 26, 2022
  
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• Japanese police probe alleged security lapses blamed for Shinzo Abe’s assassination

  A team of investigators on Friday inspected the shooting site, a day after Prime Minister Fumio Kishida blamed "problems with the security measures" for Abe's death.

  World

  Jul 15, 2022
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• Shinzo Abe’s vigil draws hundreds as his party wins Japan election

  A private funeral for Shinzo Abe, who resigned in 2020 and was Japan's longest-serving premier, is expected to take place on Tuesday.

  World

  Jul 11, 2022