Au nom du peuple français, j’adresse mes condoléances aux autorités et au peuple japonais après l’assassinat de Shinzo Abe. Le Japon perd un grand Premier ministre, qui dédia sa vie à son pays et œuvra à l’équilibre du monde.
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) July 8, 2022
Profondément choqué par l’attaque odieuse dont Shinzo Abe a été victime. Pensées à la famille et aux proches d’un grand Premier ministre. La France se tient aux côtés du peuple japonais.
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) July 8, 2022
安倍晋三元総理の訃報に接し、フランス国民の名において、日本政府並びに日本国民に哀悼の意を表します。国に生涯を捧げ、世界の均衡に努めた偉大な首相を日本は失いました。
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) July 8, 2022
A breakdown of what happened when former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe was shot in a crime that was all the more shocking given Japan's strict gun laws and low rates of violent crime.
Full story: https://t.co/elyyS0dBgq pic.twitter.com/UUPaJxMcae— AFP News Agency (@AFP) July 8, 2022
PROFILE: Shinzo Abe: Japan's longest-serving prime ministerhttps://t.co/hHcawiLqMs pic.twitter.com/D3wqeiUBLx
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) July 8, 2022
BREAKING: 🇯🇵 Former #Japanese #PrimeMinister Shinzo Abe dies in hospital after being shot twice, Japanese media reports.https://t.co/UrYab3OYFD
— FRANCE 24 English (@France24_en) July 8, 2022
🔴 BREAKING – Former Japanese PM Abe shot while giving speech, reports https://t.co/IyqTNR4C2X pic.twitter.com/8RTyu6exLr
— FRANCE 24 – Breaking (@BreakingF24) July 8, 2022
The assassination of @AbeShinzo leaves me shocked and deeply saddened. My deepest sympathy goes to his family, my colleague Fumio @kishida230 and our Japanese friends. We stand closely by Japan's side in these difficult hours.
— Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz (@Bundeskanzler) July 8, 2022
"A wonderful person, great democrat and champion of the multilateral world order has passed away."https://t.co/nbRe923yhu
— DW News (@dwnews) July 8, 2022
A sound like a gunshot was heard while Shinzo Abe was delivering a speech in Nara, western Japan, public broadcaster NHK reported.
He was taken to the hospital bleeding after collapsing.https://t.co/C7dB1PSt7S
— DW News (@dwnews) July 8, 2022
Japan's former Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, has been shot dead during a campaign speech in the western city of Nara. Police have arrested a 41-year-old male suspect at the site of the shooting. World leaders have reacted with shock to the killing | https://t.co/zxsIhMAgVA pic.twitter.com/aUrqIi1wyX
— RTÉ News (@rtenews) July 8, 2022
Typical of his forthright approach was his early political embrace of Donald Trump. While the rest of the world dithered about how to deal with America’s unpredictable new president-elect, Abe went to meet him, carrying a gold-plated golf club as a gift.https://t.co/jPRuGoN8Z0
— The Irish Times (@IrishTimes) July 8, 2022
Japan’s former PM Shinzo Abe, the country’s longest-serving leader, is fighting for his life in hospital after being shot by a gunman at a campaign rally on Friday morning https://t.co/QtRFgRwlhl
— El País English Edition (@elpaisinenglish) July 8, 2022
Former #Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe rushed to a hospital on Friday following an assassination attempt in which he had been shot in the city of #Nara in western #Japan.https://t.co/NYyVDoiFL5
— TVP World (@TVPWorld_com) July 8, 2022
Ex-Japanese PM Shinzo Abe assassinated. He was shot while giving a speech in the western city of Nara
— KyivPost (@KyivPost) July 8, 2022
BREAKING:
Japan’s longest-serving PM Shinzo Abe has been pronounced dead after having been shot earlier today. pic.twitter.com/Pc331ApZVf
— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) July 8, 2022
Japonya Eski Başbakanı, değerli dostum Şinzo Abe’nin silahlı saldırı sonucu hayatını kaybetmesinden büyük üzüntü duydum. Bu menfur saldırıyı gerçekleştirenleri kınıyorum.
Dostum Abe’nin ailesine, sevenlerine, tüm Japonya halkına ve hükûmetine başsağlığı dileklerimi iletiyorum.
— Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (@RTErdogan) July 8, 2022
The attack on Abe who may be Japan's best-known politician comes despite the country's famously low levels of violent crime and tough gun lawshttps://t.co/1lHOK1uoAX
— TRT World (@trtworld) July 8, 2022
– Como sinal de nosso respeito ao povo japonês, de reconhecimento pela amizade de Shinzo Abe com Brasil e de solidariedade diante de uma crueldade injustificável, decretei luto oficial em todo o país durante 3 dias. Que seu assassinato seja punido com rigor. Estamos com o Japão. pic.twitter.com/Daeu4Qn629
— Jair M. Bolsonaro (@jairbolsonaro) July 8, 2022
In the passing away of Mr. Abe, Japan and the world have lost a great visionary. And, I have lost a dear friend.
A tribute to my friend Abe San… https://t.co/DZhPFwShZY
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 8, 2022
Sharing a picture from my most recent meeting with my dear friend, Shinzo Abe in Tokyo. Always passionate about strengthening India-Japan ties, he had just taken over as the Chairman of the Japan-India Association. pic.twitter.com/Mw2nR1bIGz
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 8, 2022
As a mark of our deepest respect for former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo, a one day national mourning shall be observed on 9 July 2022.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 8, 2022
Mr. Abe made an immense contribution to elevating India-Japan relations to the level of a Special Strategic and Global Partnership. Today, whole India mourns with Japan and we stand in solidarity with our Japanese brothers and sisters in this difficult moment.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 8, 2022
During my recent visit to Japan, I had the opportunity to meet Mr. Abe again and discuss many issues. He was witty and insightful as always. Little did I know that this would be our last meeting. My heartfelt condolences to his family and the Japanese people.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 8, 2022
My association with Mr. Abe goes back many years. I had got to know him during my tenure as Gujarat CM and our friendship continued after I became PM. His sharp insights on economy and global affairs always made a deep impression on me.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 8, 2022
I am shocked and saddened beyond words at the tragic demise of one of my dearest friends, Shinzo Abe. He was a towering global statesman, an outstanding leader, and a remarkable administrator. He dedicated his life to make Japan and the world a better place.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 8, 2022
Deeply distressed by the attack on my dear friend Abe Shinzo. Our thoughts and prayers are with him, his family, and the people of Japan.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 8, 2022
Former Japanese Prime Minister #ShinzoAbe passed away today after being shot while campaigning for office in the city of Nara.
Soon after, the alleged shooter was taken into custody.
Here are 10 points on the shooter. https://t.co/iYXBXtE1I8 pic.twitter.com/x9u9peVyX4
— Economic Times (@EconomicTimes) July 8, 2022
#Breaking | Deeply distressed by the attack on my dear friend Abe Shinzo. Our thoughts and prayers are with him, his family, and the people of Japan: PM @narendramodi
Track latest news updates here https://t.co/eLz21Qlt1M #ShinzoAbe #ShinzoAbeShot #IndiaJapanTies #Japan #Tokyo pic.twitter.com/Y0cklwmcG3— Economic Times (@EconomicTimes) July 8, 2022
#JustIn | One-Day State Mourning tomorrow as a mark of respect on the passing away of Mr. Shinzo Abe, former Prime Minister of #Japan: MHA.
Click the link for live updates: https://t.co/2Kb45WGy13— The Hindu (@the_hindu) July 8, 2022
Just in | Former Japan Prime Minister #ShinzoAbe has been shot in the chest in Nara city. Mr. Abe has been rushed to the hospital, according to sources. – Reuters
📸: AP pic.twitter.com/x40kLZdjDi— The Hindu (@the_hindu) July 8, 2022
The Government and people of #India are deeply saddened by the untimely demise of former Prime Minister of Japan #AbeShinzo, and convey their sincere condolences to his family and friends and the people of #Japan: Ministry of External Affairs pic.twitter.com/KYdLOiJlby
— The Times Of India (@timesofindia) July 8, 2022
It is barbaric and malicious and it cannot be tolerated. We will do everything we can…At this moment, doctors are working very hard to save Mr. Abe: Japanese PM Fumio Kishida
(Reuters) #ShinzoAbe #Japan #ShinzoAbeShot pic.twitter.com/YWWcPB21mJ
— The Times Of India (@timesofindia) July 8, 2022
Shocked to hear the news of the attack on former PM of Japan, Shinzo Abe, who has been instrumental in deepening Indo-Japanese ties.
Prayers for his recovery. My thoughts are with his family.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) July 8, 2022
PM Modi's first visit outside of neighbourhood after taking charge in 2014 was to Japan. In pic, PM Modi being welcomed by PM Abe at State Guest House, Kyoto, Japan. (August 30, 2014) https://t.co/X9QInhnQc6 pic.twitter.com/zVMuUi0JxU
— Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) July 8, 2022
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is in grave condition after being shot during a campaign rally Friday. #Japan #ShinzoAbe #shooting https://t.co/1cuc9Xe5s9
— The Korea Herald 코리아헤럴드 (@TheKoreaHerald) July 8, 2022
Shinzo Abe: the force behind Japan’s policies on China, defence, economy https://t.co/326yqPN8Ow
— South China Morning Post (@SCMPNews) July 8, 2022
安倍晋三元首相のご逝去の報に接し、言葉にならないほどのショックを受けています。台湾国民も深い悲しみの中にいます。
安倍先生とはまた台湾でお目にかかれると信じていました。しかし、許し難い暴挙によって尊い命が奪われてしまいました。
— 蔡英文 Tsai Ing-wen (@iingwen) July 8, 2022
.@MOFA_Taiwan🇹🇼 expresses sympathies over shooting of @AbeShinzo🇯🇵 https://t.co/u2vUwKFbpi
— Taiwan Today (@Taiwan_Today) July 8, 2022
"This is a very, very sad moment," Blinken told reporters at a G20 meeting in Bali, saying the United States was "deeply saddened and deeply concerned". #jakpost https://t.co/KICBQgWzTD
— The Jakarta Post (@jakpost) July 8, 2022
UPDATED: Local media including national broadcaster NHK and the Kyodo news agency said the former prime minister appeared to be in "cardiorespiratory arrest," a term often used in Japan before a feared death can be officially confirmed by a coroner.https://t.co/Gsq058SlXX
— Philstar.com (@PhilstarNews) July 8, 2022
Former Japan PM Shinzo Abe shot: Photos from the scene https://t.co/wXsqL9Ys1m
— ST Foreign Desk (@STForeignDesk) July 8, 2022
Former Japan PM Abe unconscious after shooting, suspect in custodyhttps://t.co/m5lT1hZHo1 https://t.co/m5lT1hZHo1
— The Star (@staronline) July 8, 2022
TOKYO: Former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe was feared dead on Friday after reportedly being shot at a campaign event in the Nara region. #BangkokPost #World https://t.co/1QjNFYwrnT
— Bangkok Post (@BangkokPostNews) July 8, 2022
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was “deeply distressed” by the shooting of Abe, describing the former Japanese premier as a “dear friend”.https://t.co/PMIOeTVPg9
— Dawn.com (@dawn_com) July 8, 2022
Video shows the moment former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe was shot from behind as he campaigned in the city of Nara. Abe was rushed to the hospital in critical condition.
Read more: https://t.co/gWJh3VaXRc pic.twitter.com/1DC7onCKAy
— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) July 8, 2022
#US Secretary of State Antony #Blinken has voiced alarm and sadness after the shooting of #Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe, a longtime ally of Washington.https://t.co/PepUf3zXOE
— Al Arabiya English (@AlArabiya_Eng) July 8, 2022
Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe critically shot in shock attack https://t.co/7HKFti3ofd
— Qatar Tribune (@Qatar_Tribune) July 8, 2022
#Japanese former prime minister Shinzo Abe was shot on Friday while campaigning in the city of Nara, a government spokesman said, with public broadcaster NHK saying he appeared to have been shot from behind by a man with a shotgun. https://t.co/EeOoWXWXCv
— Saudi Gazette (@Saudi_Gazette) July 8, 2022
🔴 Former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe was shot in the chest during a political speech he gave on Friday in the city of Nara.https://t.co/9JMYIf8h4h
— The Jerusalem Post (@Jerusalem_Post) July 8, 2022
Shinzo Abe in ‘very grave condition’ after being shot, says Japanese PM https://t.co/cwr62kM6qq
— The Times of Israel (@TimesofIsrael) July 8, 2022
Japan ex-prime minister taken to hospital after apparent shooting https://t.co/96wtVqysZv
— Haaretz.com (@haaretzcom) July 8, 2022
Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been taken to hospital bleeding after collapsing while delivering a speech in the western city of Nara, public broadcaster NHK reported on Friday.https://t.co/FRLpevZwv4
— SABC News (@SABCNews) July 8, 2022
Former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe was shot on Friday while campaigning in the city of Nara, with public broadcaster NHK saying he appeared to have been shot from behind by a man with a shotgun. https://t.co/tvPEgcwE14
— Times LIVE (@TimesLIVE) July 8, 2022
JUST IN | Japan government confirms former PM Shinzo Abe shot, 'condition unknown'https://t.co/KKObEqZMAd
— News24 (@News24) July 8, 2022
VIDEO: Former Japan PM Shinzo Abe shot, feared dead https://t.co/fKfz5pyAiy
— IOL News (@IOL) July 8, 2022
Ex-Japan PM feared dead after apparent shooting: local media https://t.co/64pKsr8wiD pic.twitter.com/ZKPIs179JR
— Eyewitness News (@ewnupdates) July 8, 2022
Following the shocking death of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, questions have been raised about whether Japan's Upper House poll can go ahead Sunday. But the law offers no leeway for postponement. https://t.co/JoslHLoSrJ
— The Japan Times (@japantimes) July 8, 2022
BREAKING: Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been shot in the city of Nara, NHK reports. pic.twitter.com/R6vshJ4Elh
— The Japan Times (@japantimes) July 8, 2022
GLOBAL REACTIONS | THE ABE ASSASSINATION
Global leaders expressed shock and offered condolences following the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in a shooting attack that shook the nation on Friday. Here's what they've said. https://t.co/QuasLBZtWN
— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) July 8, 2022
See our coverage on #Japan's #ShinzoAbe, who was shot on Friday, here.https://t.co/KLNsMgwdD2
— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) July 8, 2022
An NHK World reporter visits the scene of Abe Shinzo's shooting to learn more about what happened.https://t.co/bZpiKm94yl pic.twitter.com/pgFLHi12Nu
— NHK WORLD News (@NHKWORLD_News) July 8, 2022
Abe Shinzo served as Japan's prime minister twice. His family's political history stretches back decades. Here is a chronology.https://t.co/CKPAs8t8uZ
— NHK WORLD News (@NHKWORLD_News) July 8, 2022
JUST IN: Japan PM Kishida says lost for words over ex-PM Abe's deathhttps://t.co/Hf45qVLFRQ pic.twitter.com/HVchI1Hdhr
— Kyodo News | Japan (@kyodo_english) July 8, 2022
Ex-PM Abe unconscious after being shot while giving speechhttps://t.co/5midUILgGw
— Kyodo News | Japan (@kyodo_english) July 8, 2022
Longest-serving Japan PM Abe was known for hawkish security stance https://t.co/tarwhajqZq
— The Mainichi (Japan Daily News) (@themainichi) July 8, 2022
In Photos: Former Japan PM Abe attacked during campaign speech https://t.co/JYyJD8BZlY
— The Mainichi (Japan Daily News) (@themainichi) July 8, 2022
Shinzo Abe dies after being shot in Nara with homemade gun#Japan #ShinzoAbe #election #Narahttps://t.co/cm7LLbuI3m
— Asahi Shimbun AJW (@AJWasahi) July 8, 2022
Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe shot during a stump speech in Nara; suspected gunman arrested
See video on our website:https://t.co/HMWRygYhG7 pic.twitter.com/Y3vwVpv74j
— Asahi Shimbun AJW (@AJWasahi) July 8, 2022
Kishida praises former Prime Minister Abe’s leadership, after Abe shot dead during speechhttps://t.co/GBEuzorvGb
— The Japan News (@The_Japan_News) July 8, 2022
Matsuno: Such a barbaric act is unforgivable https://t.co/KExBR140Vb
— The Japan News (@The_Japan_News) July 8, 2022
🇯🇵 High quality footage of the former Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe, being shot at from behind with an improvised double barreled shotgun. pic.twitter.com/5hAguOc8fo
— Brian X- Veterans for the Constitution (@admiral747) July 8, 2022
"Man in grey tshirt is suspect that shot former PM Abe Shinzo"~ Japan Media
Look at his customized shotgun. pic.twitter.com/ra48F73vjF
— Facts (@BefittingFacts) July 8, 2022
Even in this dark hour, the good deeds of people like Shinzo Abe remain. I was proud to have worked alongside him, contributing to the gender agenda through Womenomics and the G20 Summit in Osaka.
My thoughts are with his family and the Japanese people in these difficult times. pic.twitter.com/rj3CvGqm1j
— Gabriela Ramos (@gabramosp) July 8, 2022
In 2016, I wrote for @NewYorker about Abe's relationship with Obama and his pivot to Trump, which he managed as well as any politician could have. It was a fascinating turnabout to witness in real time. https://t.co/szEruXI1Jc
— Joshua Hunt (@viajoshhunt) July 8, 2022
