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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Namita Singh

Gunman who assassinated Japan’s former prime minister Shinzo Abe at political rally jailed for life

A man who admitted to killing former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe has been sentenced to life in prison.

Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, admitted to shooting Abe during an election campaign appearance in Nara in July 2022.

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