Feb 02
In a move that is sure to garner criticism from all over, a lawmaker in Norway nominated embattled site WikiLeaks for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize.
“I think it is important to raise a debate about freedom of expression and that truth is always the first casualty in war,” explained Snorre Valen, a member of the country’s Socialist Left Party. “WikiLeaks wants to make governments accountable for their actions and that contributes to peace.”
The 26-year-old politician praised the site’s fight for free speech and democracy, comparing it to last year’s controversial winner, Liu Xiaobo. Valen cited, among other things, the role the site played in the collapse of Tunisia’s presidential family.
Prize winners will be announced in October.
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