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South African human rights lawyer Navi Pillay wins the Nobel Peace Prize

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What happened

South African human rights lawyer Navi Pillay wins the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for advancing human rights and international law.

Key facts

  • South African human rights lawyer Navi Pillay wins the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for advancing human rights and international law.
  • Reported by NPR and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:23:16 UTC.

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