![(FILES) In this file photo taken on March 18, 2015 Congolese gynaecologist Denis Mukege poses at Panzi Hospital, in the outskirts of Bukavu. Dr Mukwege and his staff gained international recognition for their fight in treating and helping heal women raped in South and North Kivu. Congolese doctor Denis Mukwege and Yazidi rape victim Nadia Murad won the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize on October 5, 2018 for their work in fighting sexual violence in conflicts around the world. / AFP / Marc JOURDIER](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/J4ULGD57BO5HOUQERMBQVZFA5U.jpg?smart=true&auth=9b1649bef8b1adafea133ceb17170c8bc36ba97a21b172879aaa6bdd0bcc3ea3&width=400&height=225)
Congolese gynaecologist Denis Mukege poses at Panzi Hospital, on the outskirts of Bukavu. AFP
Congolese gynaecologist Denis Mukege poses at Panzi Hospital, on the outskirts of Bukavu. AFP
Who is the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize winner Denis Mukwege?
Profile: The Congolese gynaecologist has been honoured for his work with victims of sexual violence
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05 October, 2018