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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Sweden's Nobel reverses invitation policy. Russia, Belarus, Iran and far-right leader are welcome

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The Nobel Foundation that administers the prestigious awards, has reversed its invitation policy and invited Russia, Belarus and Iran, as well as the leader of a far-right Swedish party, who had previously been banned.

Vidar Helgesen, the executive director of the private foundation said in a statement that there was a global trend in which “dialogue between those with differing views is being reduced.”

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