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2021 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Maria Ressa, Dmitry Muratov

Headlines 15:15 08 Oct, 2021

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

2021 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Maria Ressa, Dmitry Muratov

The 2021 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Maria Ressa and Dmitri Muratov, the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced on Friday, Qazet.az reports citing Sputnik.

"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," reads information.