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And the Nobel Peace Prize goes to...

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What happened

Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, a South African jurist and former UN high commissioner for human rights, has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.

Key facts

  • Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, a South African jurist and former UN high commissioner for human rights, has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.
  • Reported by Sky News and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:01:00 UTC.

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