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Shinzo Abe murder suspect Yamagami says life destroyed by mother's religion

The brazen assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe with a handmade gun shocked a nation unused to high-profile political violence. But there has been another surprise in the weeks since the murder as details have emerged about an alleged assassin who was well-off until his mother's huge donations to the controversial Unification Church left him poor, neglected and filled with rage. Some Japanese have expressed understanding, even sympathy, for the 41-year-old suspect, especially those of a similar age who may feel pangs of recognition linked to their own suffering during three decades of economic malaise and social turmoil. There have been suggestions on social media that care packages should be sent to suspect Tetsuya Yamagami's detention center to cheer him up. And more than 7,000 people have signed a petition requesting prosecutorial leniency for Yamagami, who told police that he killed Abe, one of Japan's most powerful and divisive politicians, because of his

Japan police chief to resign over Former PM Shinzo Abe's assassination case

Japan's national police chief on Thursday said he will resign to take responsibility over the fatal shooting of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at a campaign speech last month. National Police Agency Chief Itaru Nakamura's announcement came as his agency released a report on how it failed to save Abe's life on July 8 when he was assassinated in Nara in western Japan. The police report found holes in Abe's police protection that allowed the alleged attacker to shoot him from behind. Nakamura did not say when his resignation would be official. The alleged gunman, Tetsuya Yamagami, was arrested at the scene and is currently under mental evaluation until late November. Yamagami told police that he targeted Abe because of the former leader's link to the Unification Church, which he hated. Abe's family paid tribute to him in a private ritual Buddhist ritual Thursday marking the 49th day of his assassination.

PM Modi intends to attend Shinzo Abe's state funeral: Japanese media

Prime Minister Narendra Modi plans to attend the state funeral of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe next month, Japanese media reported

India has lost a true friend: Speaker Om Birla pays tribute to Shinzo Abe

As the Monsoon session of the Parliament commenced on Monday, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid tribute to former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe, who was assassinated recently."It is with heartfelt sadness that I wish to inform former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe passed away recently. The House pays heartfelt condolences on the same. He passed away on July 8, 2022. He (Abe) was the longest serving Prime Minister of Japan," Birla said."Abe supported various interests that were beneficial for India. He considered Asia's two prominent democracies ie, India and Japan, as 'friends'. Due to this reason, the relationship between India and Japan became stronger under his regime," the Lok Sabha Speaker said.He added, "On one hand, Japan has lost a visionary leader, on the other hand, India has lost a true friend. Abe will always be remembered for his work and excellency. The House pays heartfelt condolences on Abe's demise and hopes that God provides strength to the families and kins of the ...

Japan PM Kishida blames police for death of former leader Shinzo Abe

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday blamed inadequate police security for the death of former leader Shinzo Abe, who was shot while giving an outdoor campaign speech. Abe, one of Japan's most influential politicians, was assassinated last Friday in western Japan, shocking a nation known for its low crime rate. Photos and videos of the shooting show the gunman was able to come close to Abe. A suspect was arrested at the spot and is being detained for questioning. Police and media reports say he told investigators that a rumored link between Abe and a religious group the suspect hated was the reason he killed the former prime minister.

Japan police find bullet marks near Shinzo Abe assassination site

A bullet from a second shot, fired seconds after the first from behind Abe, fatally struck him just as he turned around, apparently in reaction to the initial explosive sound

Mourners throng Abe's wake as his party secures sombre Japan election win

Ruling coalition increases majority in upper house vote; hundreds pay respects to slain ex-premier at temple

Japan awards Ex-PM Shinzo Abe country's highest order posthumously

The Japanese government has decided to award former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe with the country's highest order posthumously.Abe will receive the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum, Japan's Kyodo News reported. The longest-serving PM of Japan will be the fourth former prime minister to receive the decoration under the postwar Constitution.Abe was attacked on Friday morning in the city of Nara during his campaign speech. Tetsuya Yamagami, 41, approached the politician from behind and fired two shots from a distance of about 10 meters (33 feet).Police said Abe was conscious immediately after being wounded, but then, during transportation, his condition became critical "with cardiac and pulmonary arrest." Later in the day, Nara Medical University hospital pronounced him dead.On Saturday, the head of police in Nara Prefecture, Kazuo Ohashi, said the potential security issues in the case of the assassination of Shinzo Abe cannot be denied. "There is no denying that there was a security ...

Abe, Gadhafi and other political assassinations of the 21st century

Here's a global look at other high-profile assassinations in the 21st century

Shinzo Abe's assasination: History of political violence in Japan

At first glance, Abe's assassination harks back to the 1920s and 1930s when the assassination of sitting and former prime ministers was a feature of Japanese politics

Who killed Abe and what was the motive? Everything we know so far

The suspect had followed Abe to other campaign events including one in Okayama on July 7, apparently in an attempt to find a venue at which an attack would be possible

Japan's ruling party LDP wins majority in polls held after Abe's killing

Addressing a press conference, the Japanese PM said, 'Violence threatened the electoral process, the very foundation of our democracy'

Abe's shooter watched YouTube to check how to make firearms: Report

Following Abe's assassination, the police found items that are believed to be explosives and multiple homemade guns at Yamagami's home, similar to the one used to kill Abe

Japan ruling alliance easily retains Upper House majority after Abe killing

The last day of campaigning on Saturday, a day after Abe was gunned down while delivering a speech, was held under heightened security as party leaders pledged to uphold democracy

Japan's ruling coalition makes strong election showing after Abe murder

Coalition projected to increase upper house majority; vote seen as bolstering PM's defence, economic plans; election comes after ex-premier assassinated on Friday; final results due Monday

Shinzo Abe killing points to possible pitfalls of Agnipath scheme: TMC

The Trinamool Congress has cautioned the Central government against the Agnipath scheme, pointing to the fact that Japan's former Prime Minister Abe was assassinated by a short-service ex-serviceman.

Japan ruling party set for strong election showing after Abe killing

Abe's LDP seen gaining from sympathy vote; strong showing would strengthen PM Kishida's rule

Japan votes for key election in shadow of Shinzo Abe's assassination

Japanese went to the polls on Sunday in the shadow of the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was gunned down while making a campaign speech for the governing party

Antony Blinken to pay condolence to Abe in visit to Japan next week

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will pay a brief condolence visit to Japan next week following the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the State Department said Sunday

Abe shooter initially planned to attack religious group leader: police

The man who fatally shot former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has told police that he initially planned to attack a leader of a religious group, the Japanese media reported on Saturday