
Oslo: The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize to Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov for their efforts to safeguard freedom of expression, which is a precondition for democracy and lasting peace.
Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov are receiving the Nobel Peace Prize for their courageous fight for freedom of expression in the Philippines and Russia.
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The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize to Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov for their efforts to safeguard freedom of expression, which is a precondition for democracy and lasting peace.#NobelPrize #NobelPeacePrize pic.twitter.com/KHeGG9YOTT
Free, independent and fact-based journalism serves to protect against abuse of power, lies and war propaganda, the Nobel Committee said while announcing the winners.