Nobel Peace Prize to activists from Belarus, Russia, Ukraine

7/10/2022 18:00

        This year's Nobel Peace Prize is going to jailed Belarus rights activist Ales Bialiatski, the Russian group Memorial and the Ukrainian organization Center for Civil Liberties.
        
        Berit Reiss-Andersen, chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, said the judges wanted to honor "three outstanding champions of human rights, democracy and peaceful coexistence in the neighbor countries Belarus, Russia and Ukraine."
        
        She told reporters in Oslo, "Through their consistent efforts in favor of human values and anti-militarism and principles of law, this year's laureates have revitalized and honored Alfred Nobel’s vision of peace and fraternity between nations, a vision most needed in the world today."
        
        The award follows a tradition of highlighting groups and activists trying to prevent conflicts, alleviate hardship and protect human rights.