Two journalists wins Nobel prize for protecting freedom of expression
Russian and Philippine Journalists wins the Nobel prize for defending the freedom of expression.
Philippine journalist Maria Ressa and Russian Editor Dmitry Muratov have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for considering their effort to safeguard the freedom of expression and journalistic ethics.
The Nobel committee has announced Nobel prize, two journalists. Dmitry Muratov, a Russian Journalist fought for the freedom of speech in Russia challenging the authoritarian regime. He was founded Novaja Gazeta, dedicated to fact-based journalism and maintained professional integrity. After its inception, Novaja Gazeta has lost of its six journalists, despite their killings, Dmitry Muratov has refused to compromise with the Independent policy of the newspaper. He has consistently defended the rights of journalists, said Nobel committee statement.
Maria Ressa, the woman journalist has raised for freedom of expression and to condemn the abuse of power in her native Philippines. In 2012, she founded Rappler, a digital media platform, investigating journalism. Rappler has carried many investigating stories against the Duterte regime and she has also started the anti-drug campaign. The award will have a gold medal and 10 million Swedish kronor (over $1.14 million).
Nobel Committee awarded the prize in physiology or medicine to Americans David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian for their discoveries into how the human body perceives temperature and touch.
