Human Rights

Human rights were violated during the times of war. Bombings by the Americans resulted in death of many innocent people in Japanese cities. Japanese Canadians were being blamed for crimes they did not commit and had to suffer the consequences. Moreover, many innocent Jews were victimized in Europe by the Nazi regime. Therefore, this reveals that the violation of human rights should not be justified in times of war.

In August of 1945, both Hiroshima and Nagasaki were bombed killing thousands of innocent souls. One of the major sea ports was located in Nagasaki. It was important war wise because it had a large variety of industrial activities including weapons, ships, equipments and other materials essential for war. (Nagasaki). Nagasaki has never been bombed until August 1, 1945. Bombs were hit in the shipyards, as well as the Nagasaki medical school and hospital. An approximation of 40,000-75,000 died immediately. Near the end of 1945 an estimate of 80,000 people died. Hiroshima was the first target for the nuclear bombing mission which was on August 6. Around 90% of Hiroshima’s buildings were both damaged and destroyed entirely. (Hiroshima) On the 8th of August, reporters reported the destruction examined. “Practically all living things, human and animal, were literally seared to death.” (Japanese realization of the bombing) The people who survived the bombings that took place in Hiroshima had traveled to Nagasaki, and unfortunately they were bombed again. Human rights were violated during times of war, even though they should not have been.

Japanese internment camps were scattered throughout Canada. After the Pearl Harbor incident, the people of British Columbians started to blame the Japanese for all the difficulties they have faced. They craved for disappearance of Japanese Canadians. Prime Minister Mackenzie made sure the British Colombians got what they have asked for the sake of more votes. He followed a series of steps in order to fulfill demands. Mackenzie initiated by incarcerating Japanese males from the ages 14-45. It was soon to notice there had been a labor shortage for farmers. Fortunately, this gave the Japanese men options. They would either have