A-bomb survivors criticize G7 leaders for nuclear deterrence stance.

Atomic bomb survivors expressed anger and disappointment at the G-7 summit's statement supporting the possession of nuclear weapons for deterrence and failing to mention the treaty banning nuclear arms. The Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations criticized the summit for supporting nuclear deterrence and security under a nuclear umbrella, calling nuclear weapons an absolute evil that cannot coexist with humans. Survivors have urged Japan to take part in the U.N. Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, which Japan has been reluctant to do so as it relies on the protection of the U.S. nuclear umbrella under a long-standing security alliance.