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Nobel Peace Prize to activists from Belarus, Russia, Ukraine

23 Sept 06:26 Key points summarised by AI

The 2022 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to human rights activists from Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia: imprisoned Belarusian activist Ales Bialiatski, the Russian group Memorial, and the Ukrainian organization Center for Civil Liberties.
This selection serves as a powerful rebuke to Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine and the authoritarian government in Belarus, emphasizing the critical role of civil society in promoting peace and democracy.
The laureates are recognized for their unwavering commitment to human rights: Bialiatski for his fight for democracy in Belarus, Memorial for documenting historical and current human rights abuses in Russia, and the Center for Civil Liberties for documenting Russian war crimes in Ukraine.

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.