Edward Snowden nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden has been nominated for the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize.

Two members of the Norwegian parliament nominated Snowden, saying that he made a critical contribution to restoring the balance between a 'country's legitimate need for reliable intelligence to preserve its own security' and 'people's individual freedoms', CNET reported.

According to the report, Socialist Left party members Bard Vegar Solhjell and Snorre Valen said in remarks sent to the Nobel Committee that there despite Snowden damaging the security interests of several nations, he has made contribution to a more stable and peaceful world order.

The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded to 'the person who shall have done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations, for the abolition or reduction of standing armies and for the holding and promotion of peace congresses,' the report added.