Nagasaki marks 81st atomic bomb anniversary as mayor says nuclear deterrence only increases risk
Nagasaki marked on Sunday the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern city, as the mayor called nuclear weapons "absolute evil," denounced growing support for nuclear deterrence and called on the Japanese government to adhere to its three postwar non-nuclear principles.
During the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, Mayor Tomihisa Taue declared nuclear weapons to be “absolute evil.” He criticized the increasing support for nuclear deterrence, stating it escalates risks. The mayor urged the Japanese government to remain committed to its three postwar non-nuclear principles.
- Nagasaki commemorated the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing on Sunday.
- Mayor Tomihisa Taue referred to nuclear weapons as “absolute evil.”
- He denounced growing support for nuclear deterrence.
- The mayor called on the Japanese government to adhere to its three postwar non-nuclear principles.
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