Hiroshima Urges World Leaders to Abolish Nuclear Weapons

On the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing, Hiroshima issued a powerful call to world leaders, urging them to abolish nuclear weapons amidst escalating global tensions.

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Hiroshima expressed its regret over the use of nuclear weapons as 'tools of intimidation' in military conflicts.

The Japanese city expressed deep regret over the use of nuclear weapons as tools of intimidation in military conflicts. Hiroshima also condemned the "arrogant actions of major powers" that violate international law, highlighting a growing concern over the erosion of global norms.

In a "Peace Declaration" read during the annual commemoration ceremony, Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui warned against the dangers of minimizing the horrors of nuclear weapons. He stated that accepting the use of force for individual gain risks a cycle of violent retribution that could lead to another Hiroshima or Nagasaki.

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The arrogant actions of major powers violate international law.

The city's plea underscores the ongoing relevance of nuclear disarmament in a world grappling with renewed geopolitical instability. Hiroshima's message serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of nuclear warfare and the imperative for continued efforts towards a world free of these weapons.

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Downplaying the brutality of nuclear weapons and accepting the use of force for individual gain risks a cycle of violent retribution that would lead to another Hiroshima or Nagasaki.