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MacBride Peace Prize to the people and gov’t of Marshall Islands for their courageous initiative against nuclear armed states

28 October 2014

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"The country is burdened with some of the highest cancer rates in the region following the 12 years of US nuclear tests. Yet it is admirable that the Marshall Islanders in fact seek no compensation for themselves, but rather are determined to end the nuclear weapons threat for all humanity."

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International Peace Bureau Press Release announcing the 2014 Sean MacBride Peace Prize