Navi Pillay awarded 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

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The Norwegian Nobel Committee has awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to South African jurist Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay for her lifelong commitment to international law and human rights. The committee recognized her role in ensuring accountability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. Pillay, 85, has held several high-profile positions, including serving as the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and presiding over a UN commission of inquiry that investigated allegations of genocide in the Gaza Strip.

The announcement has drawn significant political reactions. US President Donald Trump criticized the decision, calling it ‘disgraceful’ and an ‘indelible stain’ on Norway, arguing that he deserved the prize for his diplomatic efforts. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also condemned the choice, labeling Pillay a ‘fanatic’ and accusing the Nobel Committee of losing its ‘moral compass’ due to her previous findings regarding Israel.

Additionally, Pillay addressed the ongoing tensions regarding international justice, describing US sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC) as ‘unprecedented and unacceptable.’ The prize, which includes a gold medal and 12 million Swedish kronor, will be presented in Oslo on December 10.

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[● 13 SOURCES] The Norwegian Nobel Committee received 287 nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize. kanal77.mk · bosnainfo.ba
[● 3 SOURCES] The list of nominees remains secret for 50 years.
[● 5 SOURCES] The Nobel Peace Prize winner will be announced in Oslo on October 9, 2026.
[● 6 SOURCES] Potential candidates include the International Space Station, emergency intervention teams in Sudan, and child rights defenders in Ukraine. kanal77.mk · bosnainfo.ba
[● 10 SOURCES] Of the 287 nominees, 208 are individuals and 79 are organizations. kanal77.mk · bosnainfo.ba
[● 2 SOURCES] The Nobel Peace Prize is the only Nobel category awarded in Oslo. goriskenovice.si
[DISPUTED] Last year's winner was Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado. kanal77.mk · bosnainfo.ba
[● 4 SOURCES] The prize amount is 12 million Swedish kronor, approximately 1.2 million USD. bosnainfo.ba
[● 13 SOURCES] The Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to Navanethem “Navi” Pillay.
[● 3 SOURCES] Pillay has served as a judge at the International Criminal Court and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda.
[● 2 SOURCES] There were 287 nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2026.
[● 2 SOURCES] Pillay is currently a judge at the International Court of Justice, involved in cases regarding genocide in Myanmar.