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Nobel Peace Laureates Warn of Rising Nuclear War Risk
Leaders of the group of atomic bomb survivors, honored with the Nobel Peace Prize, issued a grave warning on Saturday about the increasing threat of nuclear war. The group, known as Nihon Hidankyo, emphasized the need for the complete abolition of nuclear weapons to prevent global catastrophe.
Rising Risk of Nuclear Conflict
Speaking on behalf of the group, Shigemitsu Tanaka, a survivor of the 1945 U.S. bombing of Nagasaki, stressed that the global situation is worsening as nations escalate threats involving nuclear weapons. “The international situation is getting progressively worse,” said Tanaka, pointing to the growing tensions and potential use of nuclear arms in current conflicts.
Call for Nuclear Disarmament
The Norwegian Nobel Committee, in awarding the atomic bomb survivors, highlighted their decades-long fight to eliminate nuclear weapons and the devastating effects of the bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The committee praised the group’s ongoing work, noting that their mission is more relevant than ever in today’s volatile geopolitical climate. Although specific countries were not mentioned, the urgency of their message resonates globally.
Nuclear Threats in the Ukraine Conflict
The concern over nuclear warfare has been underscored by recent developments in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Last month, Russian President Vladimir Putin hinted that Moscow could consider using nuclear weapons if Western nations provide Ukraine with long-range missiles capable of striking deep into Russian territory.
The group of atomic bomb survivors continues to advocate for global nuclear disarmament, warning that without it, the world may be headed towards self-destruction.
