Nobel Winner Abiy Says ‘Hell’ of War Fueled Desire for Peace

Nobel Winner Abiy Says ‘Hell’ of War Fueled Desire for Peace
Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed attends a rally during his visit to Ambo in the Oromiya region, Ethiopia on April 11, 2018. Tiksa Negeri/File Photo/Reuters
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STOCKHOLM—The winner of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize says his horrifying experiences as a young Ethiopian soldier fueled his determination to seek an end to the long conflict with a neighboring country.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed spoke at Oslo City Hall during the ceremony in Norway’s capital where he received his Nobel on Dec. 10.