Nihon Hidankyo Wins Nobel Peace Prize for Anti-Nuclear Activism

Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization of atomic bomb survivors, received the Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts against nuclear weapons. The award highlights the pressure on the taboo against nuclear arms, especially amidst global tensions. It honors survivors advocating for peace after enduring the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Nihon Hidankyo, an organization representing survivors of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for its activism against nuclear weapons.

The decision points to global tension over nuclear arms, exemplified by Russia's recent shift in nuclear doctrine amid the Ukraine conflict. Committee chair Jorgen Watne Frydnes emphasized maintaining the international norm against such weapons.

The award, coming during global turmoil, acknowledges the 'hibakusha' for using their experiences to foster hope and peace. EU's Ursula von der Leyen applauded the recognition, underscoring the enduring threat of nuclear war.

(With inputs from agencies.)