Prize announcement
Announcement of the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize to Liu Xiaobo, presented by Thorbjørn Jagland, Chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, on 8 October 2010.
Interview with Geir Lundestad
Following the announcement, Geir Lundestad, Secretary of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, told senior editor Simon Frantz why the Committee felt a strong need to shine a spotlight on human rights issues in China.
Nobel Prizes and laureates
Six prizes were awarded for achievements that have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind. The 14 laureates' work and discoveries range from quantum tunnelling to promoting democratic rights.
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