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Journalists Maria Ressa, Dmitry Muratov awarded Nobel Peace Prize for press freedom

Name: Journalists Maria Ressa, Dmitry Muratov awarded Nobel Peace Prize for press freedom
Uploaded: 2021-10-08T10:42:00Z
Description: The #NobelPeacePrize has been awarded to journalists #MariaRessa of the Philippines and #DmitryMuratov of Russia. They were cited for their efforts to safeguard freedom of expression, which is a precondition for democracy and lasting peace. The committee stressed that free, independent and fact-based journalism serves to protect against abuse of power, lies and war propaganda.

The #NobelPeacePrize has been awarded to journalists #MariaRessa of the Philippines and #DmitryMuratov of Russia. They were cited for their efforts to safeguard freedom of expression, which is a precondition for democracy and lasting peace. The committee stressed that free, independent and fact-based journalism serves to protect against abuse of power, lies and war propaganda.

Journalists Maria Ressa, Dmitry Muratov awarded Nobel Peace Prize for press freedom

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