
Former U.S. intelligence analyst Edward Snowden was awarded the Bjornson Prize for freedom of speech in Molde, Norway, on Sept. 5, 2015. Unable to attend the ceremony, he was represented by an empty chair on the stage. (Photo: Chinanews.com)

Former U.S. intelligence analyst Edward Snowden was awarded the Bjornson Prize for freedom of speech in Molde, Norway, on Sept. 5, 2015. Unable to attend the ceremony, he was represented by an empty chair on the stage. (Photo: Chinanews.com)