Japan Peace Committee resolves to take a lead in anti-wartime bills action

The Japan Peace Committee held its 52nd National Congress in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture from June 29-30 and adopted a resolution that it will take a lead in the campaign for the contingency bills to be scrapped in the extended-Diet session.

New JPC Secretary General Chisaka Jun reminded the delegates of the commitment the JPC made at its founding, "Let's not tread the path to war," and stated that the movement against the contingency bills has shown how important the JPC's existence is.

Many participants pointed out that the Japan-U.S. Security Treaty is the root behind the contingency bills and the strengthening of Japanese and U.S. forces, so the committee resolved to boldly increase public awareness in order to abrogate the Japan-U.S. military alliance.

In the discussion, participants were convinced that the committee's activity against the Japanese government's subordination to U.S. hegemony is internationally meaningful, as world criticism is increasing against the U.S. preemptive attack policy which includes the use of nuclear weapons.

The JPC called for the success of the 2002 World Conference against A and H Bombs and in setting up local committee everywhere in Japan. (end)