Nobel Peace Prize Honors Hiroshima Survivors' Fight Against Nuclear Weapons

The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a group of Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bomb survivors, for their activism in opposing nuclear weapons. Chair of the Nobel Committee, Jorgen Watne Frydnes, expressed the urgency to maintain the international norm against nuclear weapon use.

The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization of atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, recognizing their committed activism against nuclear weapons. The announcement, made by the Norwegian Nobel Committee's chair Jorgen Watne Frydnes, highlighted the pressing need to address nuclear weapon threats.

Watne Frydnes emphasized that the award was given as the international taboo against using nuclear weapons is increasingly under pressure. He pointed out the crucial role survivors play in promoting peace and hope while honoring their resilience despite their traumatic past.

This honor comes amid ongoing global conflicts, with threats of nuclear weapon use by nations like Russia causing concern. The Committee's decision underscores the necessity of preserving the taboo against nuclear weapons for the safety of all humanity.

(With inputs from agencies.)