Echoes of Hiroshima: Survivors' Stories and the Call for Nuclear Disarmament

As the world marks eighty years since the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the voices of Japanese survivors are growing louder amid rising nuclear threats. Frustrated with the global acceptance of nuclear weapons, the aging survivors are sharing their harrowing experiences and advocating for disarmament.

Kunihiko Iida, a Hiroshima survivor, was only three when the bomb was dropped. Now 83, he tells his story to raise awareness and push for nuclear disarmament, despite the emotional toll it has taken. Similarly, Fumiko Doi, a 86-year-old Nagasaki survivor, recalls her narrow escape and speaks against atomic weapons after years of silence.

Their testimonials resonate with international visitors at peace parks in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, as highlighted by increased interest following recent global events. The survivors' narratives serve as a poignant reminder of the horror endured and reinforce the urgent need for a world without nuclear weapons.

(With inputs from agencies.)