Novaya Gazeta and press freedom

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That this House expresses deep concern over the decision by the Russian authorities to shut down Novaya Gazeta, Russia’s independent newspaper founded in 1993 by Nobel Peace Prize winner Dmitry Muratov; notes the growing threats and restrictions faced by journalists worldwide; recognises the work of journalists who face imprisonment or prosecution for reporting independently; and calls for the protection of independent journalism, press freedom and freedom of expression.