Robinson on shortlist for peace prize

Former President Mary Robinson is on a shortlist drawn up for the 2010 Tipperary International Peace Award, it was revealed today.

Sun, 12 Dec, 2010 - 15:41

Former President Mary Robinson is on a shortlist drawn up for the 2010 Tipperary International Peace Award, it was revealed today.

The ex-United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights joins Aung San Suu Kyi, the Burmese pro-democracy leader who was recently released from detention, on a final list of nominees for the prestigious annual honour.

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