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Hiroshima Marks 80 Years: Survivors Issue Urgent Warning Against Nuclear Weapons

Hiroshima Marks 80 Years: Survivors Issue Urgent Warning Against Nuclear Weapons

Hiroshima Marks 80 Years: Survivors Issue Urgent Warning Against Nuclear Weapons Hiroshima solemnly marked the 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing on August 6, 2025, with surviving ‘hibakusha’ delivering a powerful, urgent message against nuclear weapons. The commemoration at Hiroshima’s Peace Park served as a poignant reminder of the devastation and a renewed call for a world free of nuclear arms. Among those attending was 96-year-old Junji Sarashina, who was 16 and working in an anti-aircraft munitions factory when…

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Japan Marks 80th Hiroshima Anniversary Amid Evolving Security Stance

Japan Marks 80th Hiroshima Anniversary Amid Evolving Security Stance

Japan Marks 80th Hiroshima Anniversary Amid Evolving Security Stance TOKYO – Japan today observed the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, with solemn ceremonies taking place on August 6, 2025. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and U.S. Ambassador George Glass were among the invited guests who laid wreaths at the Memorial Cenotaph, highlighting themes of reconciliation and the enduring strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance. While the nation paused to remember the devastating events of August 1945, the anniversary also…

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80 Years On: The Enduring Search for Hiroshima’s Missing Atomic Bombing Victims

80 Years On: The Enduring Search for Hiroshima’s Missing Atomic Bombing Victims

80 Years On: The Enduring Search for Hiroshima’s Missing Atomic Bombing Victims As the world marks the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima atomic bombing today, August 6, 2025, a dedicated search for the thousands of victims whose remains were never accounted for continues on Ninoshima island. This ongoing effort seeks to bring closure to survivors and honor those lost in the devastating 1945 attack. Eighty years ago, military boats brought thousands of dead and dying to Ninoshima, a small island…

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On the Eve of 80th Anniversary, Korean Hiroshima Survivors Continue Fight for Justice and Recognition

On the Eve of 80th Anniversary, Korean Hiroshima Survivors Continue Fight for Justice and Recognition

On the Eve of 80th Anniversary, Korean Hiroshima Survivors Continue Fight for Justice and Recognition As the world prepares to mark the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima atomic bombing tomorrow, August 6th, the plight of its forgotten Korean survivors remains a stark reminder of unresolved historical injustices. For decades, these victims, many of whom were forced laborers or colonial subjects in Japan, have grappled with disfigurement, chronic illness, and profound social stigma, both in Japan and upon their return to…

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