Japan has marked the anniversary of the world’s first atomic bombing in Hiroshima, 72 years on.<br /><br />A sombre memorial ceremony in the city was led by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.<br /><br />“Here in Hiroshima city, I renew my pledge to do my utmost to bring about a nuclear free world and eternal peace. And I also pray for the peace of the atomic bomb victims and the bereaved families, those attending here as well as the citizens of Hiroshima city,” he said.<br /><br />72 years after #Hiroshima, where is Japan’s commitment to end nuclear weapons? https://t.co/9cQH5C99LS pic.twitter.com/hsxCBAAoWc— Greenpeace (@Greenpeace) 6 août 2017<br /><br />Doves of peace released into skies where horror reigned down on men, women and children.<br /><br />The United States dropped the bomb on Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 1945, killing thousands of people instantly and about 140,000 by the end of that year. <br /><br />After US forces dropped another atomic bomb on Nagasaki three days later, Japan surrendered, bringing World War Two to an end.<br /><br />72 Years since the U.S. dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, the world could finally ban nuclear weapons https://t.co/lw8uWF9oVJ pic.twitter.com/d3Up6Aa0aL— Newsweek (@Newsweek) 5 août 2017<br /><br />with Reuters<br />
