The assassination of Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in one of the world's safest countries stunned leaders and drew condemnation from around the globe in the strongest terms. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who hastily returned to Tokyo from campaign events around the country, called the shooting "dastardly and barbaric." WATCH | Trudeau reacts to death of Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe: Trudeau reacts to death of Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe Duration 2:37 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offered his condolences to the former Japanese prime minister's family and loved ones following news of his assassination. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, centre, with flag, is shown on Sept. 7, 2013 as it was announced that Tokyo would host the 2020 Summer Olympic Games, a bid Abe championed. "Without Prime Minister Abe Shinzo, these Olympic Games would never have happened, and the Olympic dream of athletes from all around the world would not have come true."

Source: CBC News July 09, 2022 14:08 UTC