Japanese Town Council Removes Unconscious Mayor

A Japanese town council has voted to remove its mayor from office after he remained in a coma since February. The decision was made due to his inability to perform his duties.

9 May, 12:12 — 9 May, 12:12

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Japanese council votes to remove unconscious mayor

Kikuo Hatakeyama, 72, has served as the mayor of Hachirogata in north-east Japan since 2008, but fell ill in February.

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