The assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was an unforgivable assault on democracy. While details of the suspect's motives are gradually emerging, we unreservedly condemn this shocking attempt to silence a public figure through violence.
Abe was shot while making a campaign speech on the morning of July 8 in the western city of Nara. He was rushed by helicopter to a hospital for emergency treatment, but was pronounced dead later that evening.
