Committee cited Ahtisaari 's `` significant '' part in Namibia 's independence . Worked with others this year to find a peaceful solution in Iraq . Comment: The committee plans to award the prize to Ahtisaari on December 10 at Oslo City Hall in Norway . Ahtisaari left office in March 2001 .
Committee cited Ahtisaari 's `` significant '' part in Namibia 's independence . Worked with others this year to find a peaceful solution in Iraq . Comment: Ahtisaari left office in March 2001 .