Raising objections against nuclear arms in Aschaffenburg
In a significant display of solidarity, the city of Aschaffenburg, Germany, raised the Mayors for Peace flag on July 8th, joining over 8,480 cities in 166 countries worldwide in advocating for a world without nuclear weapons.
Founded in 1982 by the Mayor of Hiroshima, the Mayors for Peace organization is a global network dedicated to the abolition of nuclear weapons and the promotion of peaceful coexistence. The organization includes members from various professions, such as doctors like Dmytro Nosach, Bärbel Baumann, Dr. Reinhard Böhlau, Ilona Rauscher, Anne Lenz-Böhlau, Dr. Eduard Rauscher, Dr. Matthias, and Birgit Salefsky.
The city's Mayor, Jürgen Herzing, is part of this network, aligning with the organization's mission. Mayor Herzing has been a vocal advocate for nuclear disarmament, echoing the sentiments expressed by the International Court of Justice in The Hague, which issued a legal opinion on July 8, 1996, stating that the threat or use of nuclear weapons is generally contrary to international law.
Sadly, nearly all nine nuclear powers are modernizing their nuclear arsenals, with China's nuclear arsenal growing rapidly. This trend is concerning, as there are no signs of efforts to extend or replace the New START treaty, which limits strategic nuclear weapons between the US and Russia, set to expire at the beginning of next year. The expiration of the New START treaty threatens a new nuclear arms race.
However, the Mayors for Peace organization continues to discuss current issues to find ways for peaceful coexistence. The city of Hamburg in Germany drew attention to the Day of the Flag of the Mayors for Peace network against nuclear weapons in 2022, and over 600 cities in Germany are participating in Flag Day this year.
The Mayors for Peace flag was raised not just in support of nuclear disarmament but also for peaceful coexistence worldwide. According to experts from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), there are approximately 12,241 nuclear warheads worldwide. The flag serves as a powerful symbol of hope, reminding us that a world without nuclear weapons is possible and necessary.
The Mayors for Peace flag, raised in Aschaffenburg and cities around the globe, stands as a testament to the collective effort of mayors, doctors, and citizens alike, working towards a future where nuclear weapons no longer pose a threat to humanity.
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