Nobel Peace Prize jury treads carefully after Trump campaign

The Nobel Peace Prize committee is expected to tread carefully this year when selecting a winner, according to experts. This caution is attributed to US President Donald Trump's intense campaigning for the award last year. Trump's influence is still anticipated to be felt by the committee, which consists of five members.

Last year's award was given to Venezuela's Maria Corina Machado, a decision that was unique in the prize's 125-year history. Machado later gave her Nobel medal to Trump in an attempt to garner support for her efforts towards a democratic Venezuela. As a result, the committee may consider choosing someone who can withstand potential pressure from Trump.

The committee's considerations may include whether awarding the prize to someone could put them under pressure from Trump, and whether the award could do more harm than good. Potential recipients that have been suggested include Pope Leo, the International Criminal Court, the International Court of Justice, and Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories. The announcement of this year's winner is set to take place on October 9.

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