Philippine journalist Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov win Nobel Peace Prize
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Oct 08 2021 at 9:03 AM GMT
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- The Nobel Peace Prize was on Friday awarded to journalists Maria Ressa of the Philippines and Dmitry Muratov of Russia for their fight for freedom of expression in their countries.
- The pair were honoured “for their efforts to safeguard freedom of expression, which is a precondition for democracy and lasting peace,” the Nobel Committee said.
- The more than century-old prize is awarded by the Norwegian Nobel Committee and is worth 10 million kronor (US$1.1 million).The UN’s World Food Programme won….
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- Published Oct 8, 2021 9:03 AM GMT