Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will step down next month and not seek re-election as leader of the Liberal Democratic Party. This decision comes after a series of political scandals that led to calls for his resignation. Kishida emphasized the need for the LDP to present itself as a "changed party" and stated that transparent elections and open debates are crucial. The LDP has been involved in major scandals recently, with influential factions accused of improper financial declarations and redirecting political funds as kickbacks. This event took place on 08/14/2024 at the following location: Tokyo, Japan.
Incident Type: Civil Unrest
Event Type: Resignation
Total Fatalities: 0
Total Wounded: 0
Police/Military Fatalities: 0
Police/Military Wounded: 0
Civilian Fatalities: 0
Civilian Wounded: 0
Terrorist/Insurgent Fatalities: 0
Terrorist/Insurgent Wounded: 0
Number Arrested: 0
Source: CNN