Abe's state funeral storm hits Japan PM office; Man tries to self-immolate
Published on Sept 21, 2022 03:17 pm IST
- Tumult over Shinzo Abe's state funeral in Japan's capital, Tokyo. A man set himself on fire near the Japanese Prime Minister's office after expressing opposition to a state funeral for assassinated ex-premier Shinzo Abe. The man is in hospital after suffering burns to his entire body, while a police officer who tried to extinguish the flames was also injured. A letter about Abe's state funeral, which stated, "I strongly oppose it," was found nearby. The incident took place on September 21, which would have been Abe's 68th birthday. A publicly-funded state funeral will be held in Tokyo on September 27. But state funerals are rare in Japan, and the decision has been controversial. Watch to understand what the issue is all about.
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