Shinzo Abe, who served as Japan’s longest-standing prime minister, has been assassinated while delivering a public speech.

Abe was 67. years old. He was shot in the city of Nara, according to #NHK a suspect is under an arrest.  https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220708_41/

Local police say the man suspected of attacking Abe, who was giving a speech in front of Yamato Saidaiji Station when the incident took place at around 11:30 a.m. Campaigning had been underway for Sunday’s Upper House election.

Abe tried to reinvigorate the nation of Japan with his bold economic policies, and a strong and independent military. 

Former Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is shot

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Abe killer wielded a homemade gun, grudge over mother's bankruptcy, police say  https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/abe-killer-wielded-homemade-…

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Japan’s longest-serving post-war prime minister has been assassinated. In May he spoke to The Economist, discussing the country’s foreign and security policy—and his legacy https://www.economist.com/AbeInterview

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