Jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi wins Nobel Peace Prize
Oslo, Norway Reuters Imprisoned Iranian women’s rights advocate Narges Mohammadi won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday in a rebuke to Tehran’s theocratic leaders and boost for anti-government protesters, prompting the Islamic Republic’s condemnation. The award-making committee said the prize honoured those behind recent unprecedented demonstrations in Iran and called for the release of Mohammadi, 51, who […]
Know It All: The 2023 Nobel Prizes
DAVID ADAMS looks at some facts and figures concerning this year’s Nobel Prizes…
Navalny, WHO and Thunberg among nominees for Nobel Peace Prize
Oslo, NorwayReuters Russian dissident Alexei Navalny, the World Health Organization and climate campaigner Greta Thunberg are among those nominated for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, all backed by Norwegian lawmakers who have a track record of picking the winner. Thousands of people, from members of parliaments worldwide to former winners, are eligible to propose candidates. […]
Ethiopia’s Abiy wins Nobel Peace Prize for resolving conflict with Eritrea
Oslo, NorwayReuters Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed won the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for his peacemaking efforts which ended two decades of hostility with longtime enemy Eritrea. Though Africa’s youngest leader still faces big challenges, he has in under two years in power begun political and economic reforms that promise a better life […]