Text of U.N. chief's message to Nagasaki A-bomb anniversary ceremony

The following is the text of a message from U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres delivered Monday at the memorial ceremony in Nagasaki on the 76th anniversary of the atomic bombing of the southwestern Japanese city.Excellencies,Brave hibakusha,Ladies and gentlemen,It is an honor to send this message to the Nagasaki Peace Memorial, 76 years after an atomic bomb unleashed a catastrophe in this vibrant city.I continue to be humbled by the selfless acts of the hibakusha. Your courage in the face of immense human tragedy is a beacon of hope for humanity.Thank you for continuing to spread your…READ FULL ARTICLE