Tag: Maria Ressa

Journalists Maria Ressa, Dmitry Muratov awarded Nobel Peace Prize 2021

The Norwegian Nobel Committee acknowledged their fight for freedom of expression, stressing that it is vital in promoting peace.

October 8, 2021

Journalist Maria Ressa critical of Philippine President faces up to 6 years in prison

The award-winning former CNN journalist faces up to six years behind bars in the culmination of a case that has drawn international concern.

June 15, 2020

ANN expresses concern for press freedom in Philippines following arrest of Rappler’s Maria Ressa

ANN said that Ressa’s arrest “on grounds that raise concern, violates the freedom that media organisations need to have, to play their part as a key pillar of functioning democracies”.

February 14, 2019