Sec. of State Antony Blinken Calls Shinzo Abe Assassination 'Disturbing'

'It's profoundly disturbing' — Sec. of State Antony Blinken reacted to the assassination of former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe on Friday morning

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[bthsr]

It's especially concerning given the rash of politically motivated murders in Imperial Japan and the nationalist tendencies in some Japanese groups.

[darrelkl]

Whether you like or don't like Abe, something like this ever happened to someone is cruel and unjustified. RIP Abe 🙏

[jhca]

This is way too sad. The entire country is in sad mood

[ringogringo]

Blinkin should have been fired a year ago.

[deedeewinfrey]

It's a sad day the world has lost a wonderful soul.

[Quantum-XF]

I don’t believe any emotions this guy displays!

[klo]

This news is so shocking!! 😭 Former Prime Minister Abe was a great leader and well loved. RIP Sir! 🙏

[ozzie]

I don’t know his political history but I’m sure the world is a better place today

[KOOLBadger]

God bless him and his family. RIP Mr. Abe💔🙏

[Americansikkunt]

But Japan banned firearms!

How is this possible?!?!