Snowden honoured by Norway for US surveillance leaks

Edward Snowden has been honored by the Norwegian Academy of Literature and Freedom of Expression for his revelations of the mass surveillance programs carried out by the US government.<br /><br /> Unable to travel amid fears of arrest Snowden accepted the Bjornson award via videolink.<br /><br /> Edward Snowden receives freedom of speech prize http://t.co/zCOsXnOGVv pic.twitter.com/hw6I6Z4o9y— Jim Clancy (@ClancyReports) September 5, 2015<br /><br /> Hege Newth Nouri, President of the Norwegian Academy of Literature and Freedom of Expression, delivered the accolade: “You have said that you are considering legal action in Norway in order to allow you safe passage to receive your prize next year. Edward Snowden, we are many that will fight for that to be a reality. I congratulate you with this year’s Bjornson prize.”<br /><br /> US asked Norway to arrest #Snowden; Most European countries likely received similar requests http://t.co/7Z6ETyEmCr pic.twitter.com/9QjVNuEgZo— Anonymous (@AnonyOps) August 27, 2015<br /><br /> Snowden addressed