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

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.