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South African human rights lawyer Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize
South African human rights lawyer Navi Pillay wins the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her lifelong defense of human rights and international law.
Committee recognises work of South African who chaired UN commission that concluded Israel was guilty of genocide in Gaza The Nobel peace prize has been awarded to Navi Pillay, the South African former UN human rights chief who chaired the UN commission that concluded Israel was guilty of genocide in Gaza.
The Norwegian Nobel committee said Pillay, who is serving as a judge at the international court of justice (ICJ), has โshown that legal measures can help prevent acts of war and violenceโ.
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