Hiroshima Commemorates 81 Years Since Atomic Bombing with Calls for Nuclear Disarmament
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Japan commemorated the 81st anniversary of the Hiroshima atomic bombing with renewed calls for a nuclear-free world. Leaders and survivors emphasized the ongoing relevance of the lessons from 1945 amid rising geopolitical tensions and debates over nuclear deterrence. Thousands gathered at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, observing a moment of silence at 8:15 a.m., the exact time the atomic bomb was dropped.
The ceremony highlighted the humanitarian consequences of nuclear war, with an updated register of 353,639 atomic bomb victims placed in the park's cenotaph. Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui warned against justifying nuclear weapons as security instruments, stressing that such views could lead to repeating past tragedies. He urged younger generations to learn from history and advocate for peace.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reaffirmed Japan's commitment to non-nuclear principles while calling for global disarmament. However, domestic debates regarding Japan's nuclear policy continue, particularly concerning the Three Non-Nuclear Principles. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.
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Hiroshima marks 81 years since atomic bombing with renewed plea for nuclear-free world
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