“This year’s laureate has been instrumental in ensuring that #WarCrimes, #CrimesAgainstHumanity & #genocide are prosecuted,” the Nobel cmte said in a statement. The prize is awarded annually to a person or organization that has advanced “fraternity between nations,” worked toward disarmament or promoted #peace conferences, according to the 1895 will of Alfred Nobel, the creator of the prize. Over time the criteria for selection have expanded to include other areas…. #law #InternationalLaw