Julian Assange files complaint against Nobel Foundation

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has filed a criminal complaint in Sweden against the Nobel Foundation, contesting its decision to award the Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. He claims the award represents a “gross misappropriation” of funds and could facilitate war crimes, seeking to freeze the prize money of 11 million Swedish kronor. Assange argues Machado’s support for U.S. military pressure against Venezuela disqualifies her from the award, as it contradicts the criteria set by Alfred Nobel. The Nobel Committee awarded Machado for her efforts to promote democracy, amidst controversy over her alignment with right-wing U.S. officials and support for Israel.

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