‘Navi’ Pillay dedicates Nobel Prize to ‘survivors of international crimes’
The former UN human rights chief noted increasing attacks on the international justice system and called for accountability for crimes against humanity.
The Hindu reports that the former UN human rights chief noted increasing attacks on the international justice system and called for accountability for crimes against humanity.
This world story centres on India. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Navi’ Pillay, Nobel Prize and UN.
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