Japan farewells Abe at state funeral

By Kiyoshi Takenaka and Elaine Lies
Updated September 27 2022 - 8:53pm, first published 8:48pm
Many Japanese opposed the state funeral for former prime minister Shinzo Abe. (AP PHOTO)
Many Japanese opposed the state funeral for former prime minister Shinzo Abe. (AP PHOTO)

With flowers, prayers and a 19-gun salute, Japan has honoured slain former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the first state funeral for a former premier in 55 years - a ceremony that has become as controversial as he was in life.

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