Man sets himself on fire near Japan prime minister's office

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He was protesting a state funeral for former premier Shinzo Abe Read more at straitstimes.com.

TOKYO - A man protesting a state funeral for former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe set himself on fire near the premier's office, TV Asahi reported Wednesday.

Initial details about the incident were slim, and the police and prime minister’s office declined to comment. TV Asahi said the man set himself alight after telling police he was opposed to plans for a state funeral for Mr Abe. He also was said to have left a note about his opposition to the funeral.and his state funeral is set for Sept 27, with some 6,000 people from Japan and overseas set to take part.

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