6 August 2014 — One of the great ironies of modern science is that humans are searching for life on other planets while retaining and modernizing weapons of mass destruction that, if used, can destroy all life on planet Earth, said UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon today on the occasion of the 69 anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima and, later, Nagasaki.

Hiroshima Peace Memorial. Photo: UNESCO/G. Boccardi
Remembering all those who died in the bombing of Hiroshima and, later, Nagasaki, Ban said that the atrocious memories of that tragedy must inspire new generations to work towards a world free of nuclear weapons.*
“This solemn commemoration connects memories of a tragic past with the vision of a future free of nuclear weapons,” said Ban through a statement delivered by his High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Angela Kane at this year’s Peace Memorial Ceremony in Hiroshima.
“Hiroshima’s many messages of peace and hope have educated the world about the devastating humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons, inspiring a global campaign focused on the unacceptability of using these arms under international humanitarian and human rights law.”
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