A man who killed former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during a campaign event in 2022 has been sentenced to life in prison. Al Jazeera’s Patrick Folk explains why the court’s decision has divided public opinion.
Published on January 21, 2026
A man who killed former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during a campaign event in 2022 has been sentenced to life in prison. Al Jazeera’s Patrick Folk explains why the court’s decision has divided public opinion.
Published on January 21, 2026