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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Shweta Sharma

Japan disbands controversial Unification Church after investigation into Shinzo Abe’s killing

A Japanese court has ordered the dissolution of the controversial Unification Church linked to the 2022 assassination of former prime minister Shinzo Abe.

The church, formally called the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification, has long been accused by Japan’s government of coercive fundraising tactics and cult-like behaviour, including manipulative recruitment and unlawful adoption practices.

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