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Asharq Al-Awsat
Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

Hiroshima Prays for Peace, Fears New Arms Race on Atomic Bombing Anniversary

The list of atomic bombing victims is given to the mayor of Hiroshima Kazumi Matsui (R) by a representative of the victims during a ceremony at Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, western Japan, 06 August 2022. (EPA)

Bells tolled in Hiroshima on Saturday as the city marked the 77th anniversary of the world's first atomic bombing, with officials including the United Nations Secretary General warning of a new arms race following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, and, shortly after, Russian President Vladimir Putin had obliquely raised the possibility of a nuclear strike. The conflict has also heightened concerns about the safety of Ukraine's nuclear plants.

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