Centrum Stosunków Międzynarodowych - 07 October 2016: Colombian president was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

The President of Colombia Juan Manuel Santos was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work to bring an end to the 52-year long civil conflict just a few days after the Colombians have rejected the peace deal in the referendum. Santos dedicated the prize to all his compatriots and specifically to the sufferers of the long-lasting conflict. But Colombians are strongly divided and it is not clear whether the prize will shift public opinion or only strengthen their positions. The Norwegian Nobel Committee recognized Santos for his attempt in bringing peace to Colombia. Kaci Kullmann Five, the chairwoman of the committee, said: “The committee hopes that the peace prize will give him strength to succeed in this demanding task,” and: “Further, it is the committee’s hope that in the years to come, the Colombian people will reap the fruits of the reconciliation process.”