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“When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognise courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist.”

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It comes following persistent speculation ahead of the announcement about the possibility of the prize going to US president Donald Trump, fuelled in part by the American leader himself, and amplified by this week’s approval of his plan for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

Experts say the committee typically focuses on the durability of peace, the promotion of international fraternity and the quiet work of institutions that strengthen those goals.

Last year’s award went to Nihon Hidankyo, a grassroots movement of Japanese atomic bombing survivors who have worked for decades to m

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