Norwegian Peace Council Cancels Torchlight Procession in Protest of Nobel Winner

The Norwegian Peace Council canceled its traditional torchlight procession in Oslo to protest the selection of Venezuelan María Corina Machado as the Nobel Peace Prize 2025 winner.

• The Norwegian Peace Council, representing 17 pacifist organizations and approximately 15,000 activists, announced the cancellation of its torchlight procession in Oslo during the Nobel ceremony.
• The decision was made in protest against the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan María Corina Machado, a controversial figure in Venezuelas political landscape.
• This event highlights ongoing debates around pacifism and political recognition, as the Nobel Peace Prize often evokes strong reactions from various groups in Norway and beyond.