The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the Japanese anti-nuclear weapon group Nihon Hidankyo for their grassroots movement of atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, known as Hibakusha. The group was recognized for their efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons and for their powerful witness testimony demonstrating the devastation caused by nuclear weapons. The Norwegian Nobel Committee stated that nuclear weapons must never be used again, and Nihon Hidankyo’s work highlights the importance of nuclear disarmament. This award marks a significant moment in the global effort towards peace and nuclear non-proliferation. Please stay tuned for further updates on this important news.
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