The 2024 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization representing atomic bomb survivors, for their unwavering dedication to nuclear disarmament. This recognition comes amidst a concerning resurgence of nuclear threats globally, highlighting the urgent need for a world free from these devastating weapons.
Amidst the ongoing political turmoil in Bangladesh, the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement has proposed Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus as the head of an interim government. The movement, initially focused on job quota reforms, declared their preference for Yunus in a video released early Tuesday morning. While Yunus has expressed reluctance to enter active politics, he has reportedly agreed to serve as the chief advisor to the interim government, according to the student leaders. This move has sparked speculation about Yunus’s potential role in shaping Bangladesh’s political future.
In Iran, a trial has commenced against Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi in her absence. Imprisoned since 2021 for opposing the hijab law and capital punishment, Mohammadi faces charges of spreading anti-state propaganda related to her comments on journalist Dina Ghalibaf and the election boycott. The trial comes amid heightened enforcement of Iran’s Islamic dress code for women and increased surveillance following nationwide protests triggered by Mahsa Amini’s death.
