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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Group behind ‘alternative Nobel’ is concerned that Cambodia barred activists from going to Sweden

Jessica Gow

The foundation that awards the Right Livelihood Award expressed concern Tuesday over a decision by Cambodia to bar three environmental activists who are serving suspended prison sentences for their advocacy work from traveling to Sweden to receive the prize known as the “alternative Nobel.”

The Right Livelihood Foundation also called for the ruling to be reconsidered and said that next month's award presentation in Stockholm will go on as planned.

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