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- The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award it to Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov.
- This is “for their efforts to safeguard freedom of expression, which is a precondition for democracy and lasting peace”.
- Maria Ressa uses freedom of expression to expose abuse of power, use of violence and growing authoritarianism in the Philippines.
- Dmitry Muratov has for decades defended freedom of speech in Russia under increasingly challenging conditions.
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