Investigative journalists, Maria Ressa, and Dmitry Muratov of Russia, won the Nobel Peace Prize for their work promoting freedom of expression at a time when the liberty of the press is increasingly under threat. <br /><br />According to Reporters Without Borders (RSF), 24 journalists have been killed since the beginning of the year, and 350 others are imprisoned.<br /><br /><br />Ressa and Rappler, which she co-founded in 2012 and heads, have faced multiple criminal charges and investigations after publishing stories critical of Duterte's policies, including his controversial drug war.<br /><br />[Courtesy: AFP]
