Legacy of Hiroshima: A Call for Nuclear Disarmament

The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a group of atomic bomb survivors, highlighting the need for nuclear disarmament. Shigeaki Mori, a Hiroshima survivor embraced by Barack Obama, expressed hope that this recognition will bring global attention to the urgent matter of denuclearisation.

The legacy of Hiroshima's atomic bombing took center stage as the Nobel Peace Prize honored Nihon Hidankyo, a group of survivors advocating for nuclear disarmament. Their courageous work in raising awareness of nuclear dangers rings louder as the 80th anniversary of the attack approaches.

Shigeaki Mori, who was eight when Hiroshima was devastated, became emblematic of the tragedy when embraced by President Obama during a 2016 visit. Mori's relentless efforts to uncover the victims' fates included discovering the identities of 12 American casualties from the bombing.

Mori's brief yet poignant response to how the Nobel recognition could impact denuclearization encapsulated the survivors' enduring message: "Yes." With hibakusha numbers dwindling, their mission remains vital. The Nobel Committee's reminder against nuclear weapon use underscores this urgent narrative.

(With inputs from agencies.)