A-bomb survivors worried about Japan's non-nuclear policy

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A group of Japanese atomic-bomb survivors is expressing alarm that some politicians are discussing a review of the country's Three Non-Nuclear Principles.

A group of Japanese atomic-bomb survivors is expressing alarm that some politicians are discussing a review of the country's Three Non-Nuclear Principles.

Nihon Hidankyo, or the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations, held a news conference with other NGOs in Tokyo on Thursday.

The group is preparing to send three of its members, including Secretary General Hamasumi Jiro, to the first review conference of the nuclear weapons ban treaty that will open in New York later this month.

Hamasumi referred to the ongoing discussions on revising the country's three national security documents, saying they include a review of Japan's Three Non-Nuclear Principles. Under these principles, the government commits itself to not possessing, not producing and not permitting the introduction of nuclear weapons into Japan.

Hamasumi expressed a sense of crisis, saying he thinks Japan is now at a critical juncture. He said the discussions could have a significant impact on Japan signing and participating in the nuclear ban treaty. He added that he wants to continue to clearly convey what nuclear weapons have done to human beings.

The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons took effect in 2021. So far, it has been ratified by 75 countries and regions. Nuclear powers and Japan are among the countries that have not signed the treaty.

Japan's Foreign Ministry says it is carefully considering whether to attend the treaty's review conference at the UN headquarters.

The ministry says it is assessing what will be truly effective for Japan's national security and substantial progress in nuclear disarmament, while scrutinizing the international situation.

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