Mr Matsuno refused to comment on the suspect’s motive and background, saying police are still investigating. His security detail suddenly points to the ground near him and the Prime Minister whips around, looking alarmed. Mr Kishida continued his campaign speeches later on Saturday, Mr Matsuno said. “Elections are the core of democracy and we should never tolerate threats or obstruction by violence,” Mr Matsuno said. Japan’s former prime minister Shinzo Abe makes a campaign speech in Nara, western Japan, shortly before he was shot on July 8 2022 (Kyodo News via AP)In Mr Abe’s assassination, the former prime minister was shot with a homemade gun during a campaign speech.

Source: The Star April 15, 2023 21:09 UTC