Zealous prosecutors , loyal to authoritarian regimes , have imprisoned artists , executed homosexuals and tortured democracy activists . The Nobel Committee awarded the Peace Prize to the European Union . Frida Ghitis : What a sadly missed opportunity . She says the committee passed on chance to put global spotlight on person or cause . Hide Caption 1 of 10 Photos: Peace Prize can make a difference ; this time it was supremely uninspired .
The Nobel Committee awarded the Peace Prize to the European Union . Frida Ghitis : What a sadly missed opportunity . She says the committee passed on chance to put global spotlight on person or cause . Hide Caption 1 of 10 Photos: Peace Prize can make a difference ; this time it was supremely uninspired .