Japan mourns as funeral for former PM Abe held in Tokyo

By Agence France-Presse

Jul 12, 2022 2:20 pm

TOKYO: Family and friends of assassinated former prime minister Shinzo Abe gathered at a Tokyo temple Tuesday for a private funeral, as mourners outside condemned the leader's 'despicable' murder.

Abe was shot at close range on Friday while giving a campaign speech in the city of Nara, days ahead of upper house elections that saw his ruling party strengthen its hold on power.

A hearse carrying late former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe leaves Zojoji Temple in Tokyo on July 12, 2022. AFP PHOTO

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