The former President of Finland Martti Ahtisaari was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize earlier today for his “important efforts, on several continents and over more than three decades, to resolve international conflicts.” He’s worked towards resolving disputes in regions including the Balkans, East Timor, Iraq and Northern Ireland.

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