Hiroshima remembers A-bomb victims as 'global tragedies' unfold

The 'peace bell' is rung during ceremonies to mark the 79th anniversary of the world's first atomic bomb attack, at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on Aug 6, 2024. - AFP

TOKYO: The mayor of Hiroshima said on Tuesday (Aug 6) that wars in Ukraine and Gaza were deepening fear and distrust worldwide, on the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombing that devastated the Japanese city.

Kazumi Matsui made a sombre speech at a memorial event to commemorate the victims of the US nuclear attack on Aug 6, 1945 that left around 140,000 people dead.