Shinzo Abe: State funeral held Japan's ex-prime minister – BBC News

A state funeral has been held in Japan for the country’s former prime minister Shinzo Abe – who was assassinated in July.

The killing of the 67-year-old shocked a country unused to gun crimes or political violence.

The state funeral drew thousands of guests - including local and global leaders, notably from Japan's closest allies.

But it also faced a backlash as protesters marched against the decision to hold the funeral.

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[kejiahu]

Shinzo Abe and His wife are so Excellent! The funeral should be like this! Support!!!

[rogermoore]

I didn't expect such an attack on Mr Abe. My condolences to his family and friends and to all the good people of Japan

[Spoon]

It was a beautiful and solemn funeral that lasted for 5 hours, Abe-san's widow must have bowed over a thousand times today alone in acknowledgement of the respect paid to her and her husband. Nobody deserves the loss of a loved one.
I respected Abe and truthfully he was probably more respected overseas than he was for the people he fought for.

[borisjohnson]

There is no doubt that the death of Shinzo Abe is a big loss for Japan. Throughout his political career, he was always passionate about working for Japanese citizens. Thank you, Abe San, for everything. I will never forget about you. Rest in peace 😢

[sawu]

Rest in peace, the most respectable PM of Japan. 🥺🙏🙇‍♀️

[rrk]

r.i.p Abe I'm grateful that you talked to me and my friends in a friendly way when we visited the National Diet Building 🕊

[y_fam_goeglyd]

It's still incredibly shocking that this happened to someone who served his country with dignity. Anyone being murdered is a major tragedy for everyone who knew the victim, and more so for the family. But in the case of someone who dedicated their life to serving their country (regardless of how successful they were; as long as they did it with all good intentions they must be respected), it's a far more wide-ranging tragedy.

For the Japanese people who are still bereaved, I send my deepest condolences. To his family and friends, I send them every sympathy for their terrible loss.

[chankaki]

The late Shinzo Abe was a great friend of my country Papua New Guinea. May he rest in eternal peace.
I am so grateful that our Prime Minister is in attendance on behalf of our country.

[akos]

My condolences to his family 👪 and friends. May his soul rest in peace 🙏

[osiasnocum]

R.I.P... PM Abe..and condolences to his family
and his people..

[gugumohed]

Salute to brave ex-PM Shinzo Abe for what he has done to Japan for so many years! God please gives strength and comfort to his family! Long live Shinzo Abe!

[aaabbbb]

Condolences to.. family and Japanese People.
R.I.P. Shinzo Abe. From Thailand.

[ricky_ricardo]

My condolences and respect to the lovely people of Japan.

[nealdominicduenasibanez]

The Filipinos will miss you Prime Minister Abe, I remembered when he visited in our country (The Philippines), and met the two Philippine Presidents (PNoy and PRRD), Thank you for giving the smiles to the Filipinos PM Abe, My sincere condolences to Abe-san's family

[Devilsgreedybelly]

My Respects to Japan, sorry for your loss 🙏

[rebeccareed]

My deepest condolences to the families , friends and those who are mourning the passing of Mr shiinzo. But in your ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ He'll always stay

[bhew]

Still seems so strange that this went on in Japan of all places.

[マーキュリー-xc]

Thanks for friendship from all over the world, from Japan. Japan lost great man.

[cktommyc]

That what a free society should be, both side of voices could be heard, unlike certain big country, where the opposition are snuff out.

[kanicakhanom]

He was my Japanese partner
He was great man
💔💔💔💔😢😢😢😢😢😢