Shinzo Abe

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Former Japan PM Shinzo Abe Passes Away At 67

Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe succumbed to injuries, after being shot, on July 8.  The 67-year-old leader was attacked by Tetsuya Yamagami, who has been arrested, while he was making a speech in the western city of Nara. “Officials say former Japanese prime minister Abe Shinzo has been confirmed dead.  He was reportedly shot during a speech on Friday in the city of Nara, near Kyoto,” confirmed local media.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 - 03:17 PM / by Varsha Joshi

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Shinzo Abe

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Former Japan PM Shinzo Abe Attacked, Fell Unconscious During Stump Speech

Former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe fell unconscious after being attacked by unidentified men in Western Japan's Nara City. As per local media reports, gunshots were heard and Abe was found unconscious on July 8. The police arrested the attacker, who targeted the former PM from behind when Abe was giving a stump speech on the streets of the city. Further details behind the attack are awaited.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 - 09:29 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Former Japan PM Shinzo Abe, attacked, Nara City, Gunshot, Japan

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