Nagasaki mayor says ‘humanity and nuclear weapons cannot coexist’
- Posted on August 9, 2026
- By Al Jazeera
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The mayor of Nagasaki has made a powerful statement asserting the fundamental incompatibility between human civilization and nuclear weapons. This declaration reflects decades of commitment to nuclear disarmament advocacy from a city that experienced devastating atomic bombardment during World War II. The statement underscores growing international concerns about nuclear proliferation and the urgent need for global policy changes to prevent catastrophic humanitarian consequences. Nagasaki's message resonates as a call for world leaders to prioritize peace and human welfare over nuclear arsenals.
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