Honoring Peace: Nihon Hidankyo Wins Nobel Prize Amid Global Tensions

The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization of atomic bombing survivors, for its activism against nuclear weapons. Amid rising nuclear tensions with Russia's doctrinal change, the award emphasizes the importance of maintaining the taboo against nuclear usage, particularly exemplified by the ongoing Ukrainian conflict.

In a significant nod to anti-nuclear activism, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded Friday to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization comprising survivors of the US atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The Norwegian Nobel Committee recognized their tireless advocacy against nuclear weapons, crucial as global tensions rise.

Jørgen Watne Frydnes, committee chair, highlighted that the global taboo against nuclear weapons is under severe pressure, pointing to Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent shift in nuclear doctrine. This move has fueled concerns over a reduced threshold for nuclear weapon use amid the Ukraine conflict.

Hidankyo's recognition comes at a time when geopolitical conflicts, such as those in the Middle East and Ukraine, amplify the award's message of peace. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called the organization's advocacy invaluable, reinforcing the duty to remember Hiroshima and Nagasaki's legacy and protect future generations.

(With inputs from agencies.)