Nihon Hidankyo's Nobel Peace Prize: A Beacon for Global Disarmament

The Japanese grassroots organization, Nihon Hidankyo, also known as the Hibakusha movement, has received the Nobel Peace Prize. Their recognition underscores the importance of abolishing nuclear weapons and promoting global peace. The accolade highlights the continued relevance of their message in today's era of advancing weapon systems and AI-driven warfare.

The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese grassroots organization comprising atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, known as Hibakusha. Their recognition serves as a poignant reminder of the vast human toll exacted by nuclear weapons.

NORWEGIAN NOBEL COMMITTEE praised Hibakusha for their ability to articulate the indescribable horror of nuclear warfare, a sentiment echoed globally following the announcement. TOSHIYUKI MIMAKI, co-chair of Nihon Hidankyo, expressed optimism that this honor would invigorate efforts for nuclear disarmament and eternal peace.

Echoing this sentiment, JAPANESE PRIME MINISTER SHIGERU ISHIBA highlighted the significance of the award, emphasizing its reflection of Nihon Hidankyo's efforts in the urgent battle against nuclear armament. The PEACE RESEARCH INSTITUTE OSLO emphasized the relevance of their message in the context of evolving automated weapons and AI-driven conflict, calling for global unity to prevent future warfare and ensure enduring peace.

(With inputs from agencies.)