Hiroshima Protest Marks 80th Anniversary of Atomic Bombing
Wednesday, 6 August 2025 () Hiroshima — A protest marking the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima drew hundreds of demonstrators to the city, calling for the abolition of nuclear weapons and commemorating the lives lost. Calls for Nuclear Disarmament Resound in Hiroshima According to Associated Press, the protesters gathered in Hiroshima’s public squares holding banners and chanting anti-nuclear slogans. The demonstration was heavily attended, with a noticeable police presence ensuring order. The action coincided with the official remembrance ceremony held in Peace Memorial Park, where an estimated 55,000 people paid their respects. The Mayor of Hiroshima updated the memorial’s registry of victims, which now contains 349,246 names.
Hiroshima remembers victims on 80th anniversary of atomic bombing
Hiroshima commemorated the 80th anniversary of the US atomic bombing that devastated the city and killed 140,000 people.
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Wednesday, 6 August 2025 ()
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