Two journalists win the Peace Nobel: Fighting Freedom of Speech in Countries Like Russia

Journalists Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov have won the Nobel Peace Prize for 2001. The Nobel Committee said the award was shared after they have defended freedom of expression, which is a precondition for democracy and peace. The two journalists, according to the Committee, have had the courage to fight for freedom of expression in the Philippines and Russia.
Journalists Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov have won the Nobel Peace Prize for 2001.
The Nobel Committee said the award was shared after they have defended freedom of expression, which is a precondition for democracy and peace.
The two journalists, according to the Committee, have had the courage to fight for freedom of expression in the Philippines and Russia.











