Thousands gathered in Hiroshima to mark 80 years since the US dropped the first wartime atomic bomb, killing over 78,000 people instantly. The ceremony, attended by survivors, officials, and representatives from 120 countries, focused on remembering the victims and calling for nuclear disarmament, Al Jazeera reported.
A moment of silence was held at Peace Memorial Park, the exact time the bomb struck. Hiroshima’s mayor warned of rising global militarism and urged leaders to visit the city and see the devastation firsthand.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres sent a message urging peace, while survivors—now fewer than 100,000—voiced concern over today’s growing tensions, fearing history may repeat.
