Anti-nuclear protest in Newcastle, Australia, recalls Hiroshima, Nagasaki bombings and urges peace.

A recent anti-nuclear protest in Newcastle, Australia, recalled the devastating atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki during WWII, which killed approximately 246,000 people, mostly civilians. The protest, held in Peace Park at Tighes Hill, aimed to remind people of the devastating consequences of nuclear weapons and the importance of pursuing peace and non-violent solutions. The event also featured the stories of Hunter Valley prisoners of war who were transported to Nagasaki to work during the war, and their experiences during the bombings.

August 18, 2024
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