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Saturday, Mar 14, 2026

Nihon Hidankyo Wins Nobel Peace Prize

Nihon Hidankyo, a group representing Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bomb survivors, has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for its nuclear disarmament advocacy. The award highlights the dangers of nuclear weapon use and serves as a reminder of the survivors' testimonies against such weapons. This recognition marks the second Nobel Peace Prize awarded to a Japanese recipient.
The Japanese organization Nihon Hidankyo, representing atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, has won the Nobel Peace Prize.

This award serves as a warning to nuclear-armed nations about the use of such weapons.

Known in Japanese as 'hibakusha,' these survivors have spent their lives advocating for a nuclear-free world.

The Norwegian Nobel Committee praised the group for efforts to eliminate nuclear weapons and their testimony against their use.

Nihon Hidankyo co-chair Toshiyuki Mimaki emphasized the need for nuclear abolition, highlighting government failures in promoting peace.

Despite facing discrimination, the hibakusha's message resonates globally, with 106,825 survivors remaining, averaging 85.6 years old.

Without naming countries, the Nobel Committee warned against nuclear weapon use as tensions rise worldwide.

The Hibakusha’s stories underscore the devastating potential of nuclear conflict, which could threaten humanity itself.

This win marks the second time a Japanese entity has received the Peace Prize.
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