Nobel peace prize 2018 won by Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad - live updates
(The Guardian World News)

Mukwege and Murad recognised for their efforts to end the use of sexual violence as a weapon in warLong read: The village where dozens of young girls have been raped is still waiting for justice 10.12am BST The committee says:They have both put their own personal security at risk by courageously combatting war crimes and securing justice for victims. If they are watching this, my heartfelt congratulations. 10.09am BST 2018 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Denis Mukwege is the helper who has devoted his life to defending victims of war-time sexual violence. Fellow laureate Nadia Murad is the witness who tells of the abuses perpetrated against herself and others. #NobelPrize pic.twitter.com/MY6IdYWN1eThe physician Denis Mukwege, awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, has spent large parts of his adult life helping the victims of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Dr. Mukwege and his staff have treated thousands of patients who have fallen victim to such assaults. pic.twitter.com/9CrNWfj7zuNadia Murad, awarded the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize, is the witness who tells of the abuses perpetrated against herself and others. She has shown uncommon courage in recounting her own sufferings and speaking up on behalf of other victims.#NobelPrize pic.twitter.com/NeF70ig09J Continue reading...