Navi Pillay, former UN human rights chief, wins Nobel Peace Prize
Pillay is recognised for her "efforts to promote peace and international law", the Norwegian Nobel Committee says.
BBC News reports: Pillay is recognised for her "efforts to promote peace and international law", the Norwegian Nobel Committee says.
The story is also being covered by Al Jazeera English. Al Jazeera English adds: South African jurist Navanethem Pillay has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her work to promote peace.
This world story centres on Norway. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Nobel Peace Prize, Navi Pillay and UN.
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- Norway · Europe
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- Nobel Peace Prize, Navi Pillay, UN, Navanethem Pillay
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- BBC NewsNavi Pillay, former UN human rights chief, wins Nobel Peace Prize
- BBC NewsWho is Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay?
- Al Jazeera EnglishHuman rights veteran Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
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