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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Gwladys Fouche

Trump ‘likely’ to be among Nobel Peace Prize nominees

  • A total of 287 candidates, including 208 individuals and 79 organisations, are currently under consideration for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.
  • Kristian Berg Harpviken, the new secretary of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, emphasised the prize's continued relevance amid increasing global conflicts.
  • Donald Trump is likely among the nominees, with leaders from Cambodia, Israel, and Pakistan reportedly submitting nominations by the 31 January deadline.
  • The committee cannot verify specific nominations as they remain secret for 50 years, and a nomination does not constitute an endorsement by the award body.
  • Concerns were raised regarding the deteriorating health of the 2023 Peace Prize laureate, Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi, who is currently imprisoned.

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