In its press release the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced that it had decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize for 2021 to Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov for their efforts to saf In its press release the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced that it had decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize for 2021 to Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov for their efforts to safeguard freedom of expression, which is a precondition for democracy and lasting peace.