Navi Pillay named 2026 Nobel Peace Prize laureate
The Norwegian Nobel Committee announced on 9 October 2026 that South African jurist Navi Pillay would receive that year's Nobel Peace Prize.
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The Norwegian Nobel Committee announced on 9 October 2026 that South African jurist Navi Pillay would receive that year's Nobel Peace Prize. The committee cited her contribution to international law and accountability for serious crimes, including her service on international tribunals and investigative bodies.
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- 1.Attack on Navi Pillay’s Peace Nobel is really an attack on international lawThe Indian Express · verified
- 2.Nobels fredspris 2026 - Nobel Peace PrizeNorwegian Nobel Committee · verified
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Factrail. (2026). Navi Pillay named 2026 Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Factrail. https://factrail.ai/facts/nobel-committee-names-navi-pillay-peace-laureate-2026-10-09
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