The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to imprisoned activist Narges Mohammadi for fighting the oppression of women in Iran.
The chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, Berit Reiss-Andersen, announced the prize Friday in Oslo.
The Nobel Prizes carry a cash award of 11 million Swedish kronor (about $1 million).
Winners also receive an 18-carat gold medal and diploma at the award ceremonies in December.
-AP
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