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IMAGES of high-profile Philippine journalist Maria Ressa holding a press conference after she was convicted on Monday in a cyber libel case that press freedom advocates have branded a ploy to silence critics of President Rodrigo Duterte. IMAGES of presser
Philippine journalist Maria Ressa arrives in court. She is facing a possible prison sentence when the verdict in her libel trial is handed down Monday in a case she and watchdogs say is aimed at silencing critics of President Rodrigo Duterte. IMAGES
Philippine Nobel laureate Maria Ressa calls the transition to current administration "lifting of fear" after being acquitted of her final tax evasion charge, in the latest legal victory for the veteran journalist as she battles to stay out of prison. SOUNDBITE
Philippine Nobel Prize winner Maria Ressa and her online news outfit Rappler were on Wednesday acquitted of all four charges of tax evasion filed against her, an appellate tax court said. Speaking outside the court she said, "facts win, truth wins, justice wins," while struggling to hold back tears. SOUNDBITE
Nobel Peace Prize laureates and champions of press freedom Maria Ressa and Dimitry Muratov greet a crowd from the balcony of the Grand Hotel in Oslo. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.