Nagasaki marks 81st atomic bomb anniversary as mayor says nuclear deterrence only increases risk
Mayor Shiro Suzuki urged Japan to keep its three non-nuclear principles as survivors and more than 90 countries attended the ceremony.
- On Sunday, representatives from more than 90 countries gathered at the Peace Park in Nagasaki to mark the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing, observing a moment of silence at 11:02 a.m. when a B-29 dropped a plutonium bomb, Fat Man.
- Mayor Shiro Suzuki denounced increasing support for nuclear deterrence, calling it "extremely dangerous and fragile," and declared nuclear weapons "absolute evil" while demanding the Japanese government uphold its three postwar non-nuclear principles.
- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attended the ceremony, reiterating a "realistic and pragmatic approach" toward disarmament, though she remains ambiguous regarding the three non-nuclear principles as her government revises defense policies.
- Increasing concerns regarding potential easing of non-nuclear principles have sparked protests by survivors, whose numbers have fallen to 91,105 with average age exceeding 86, raising fears that attack memories are fading.
- Tokyo has refused to sign the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, citing protection under The United States nuclear umbrella, as Takaichi's government plans to work within the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty.
77 Articles
77 Articles
The city called on the Japanese government to respect its three principles of non-nuclearization.
"On August 9, 1945, a single atomic bomb, launched by an American military aircraft, destroyed Nagasaki in an instant," he said.
Japan commemorated the 81st anniversary of the US atomic bombing of Nagasaki during World War II, emphasizing its principle of non-involvement in nuclear weapons.
Nagasaki marks 81st anniversary of atomic bombing
Nagasaki yesterday marked the 81st anniversary of the US atomic bombing of the southwestern city, as the mayor called nuclear weapons “absolute evil,” denounced growing support for nuclear deterrence and called on the Japanese government to adhere to its three post-World War II non-nuclear principle
In the Japanese city of Nagasaki, the inhabitants remembered the drop of the atomic bomb 81 years ago.
Nagasaki marks 81 years since atomic bomb: Mayor calls nuclear weapons ‘absolute evil’
Mayor Shiro Suzuki said that while some countries argue the possession of nuclear weapons helps deter potential attackers, the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki had demonstrated that humans can cross the line.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 40% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
