Nobel Peace Prize winners warn of rising nuclear threat and call for disarmament

Leaders of Nihon Hidankyo, a group of atomic bomb survivors, warned on Saturday that the threat of nuclear war is increasing. They called for complete nuclear disarmament, citing worsening global tensions and recent comments from Russian President Vladimir Putin about nuclear options. Shigemitsu Tanaka, a Nagasaki survivor, expressed concern over the current global situation, stating that wars are now fought under the threat of nuclear strikes. He emphasized that abolishing nuclear weapons is essential to prevent self-destruction. Their warning follows the group's recent Nobel Peace Prize win, which recognized their long-standing efforts against nuclear arms. The award highlights the ongoing relevance of their message amid rising global tensions.