South Africa’s Navi Pillay Wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to South African jurist Navanethem “Navi” Pillay. The committee announced the decision in Oslo, citing her work in promoting peace, international law and accountability for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. Pillay is widely known for her work in international justice and human rights. The prize had 287 nominees this year, including humanitarian groups and international institutions.

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