King to attend Nobel Prize Ceremony
The Oslo embassies of countries like India, Pakistan and Japan have asked for more time, saying they are awaiting instruction from their government about whether or not they will be allowed to be present at the award ceremony. This follows pressure from the Chinese authorities, who have reportedly asked several embassies to not attend this year's award ceremony on December 10th. The Swedish ambassador to Oslo, Ingrid Hjelt af Trolle, confirms to public broadcaster NRK that she has received a letter from the Chinese embassy. She says the letter urges all not to participate in anything that may disturb or destroy for China. It is still not clear who will receive the Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of Liu Xiaobo, who is presently serving an 11 year jail sentence. (NRK)
Tuesday, 16 November 2010 07:59
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