Navi Pillay awarded Nobel Peace Prize as U.S. sanctions ICC
According to PBS, Navi Pillay received the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for defending international legal institutions, and the U. S. administration announced sanctions against the International Criminal Court.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee had earlier announced the award, citing her contributions to international law and the prosecution of war crimes, CNBC reported. Reuters later confirmed the prize, noting her former roles as an International Criminal Court judge and UN human-rights chief.
Actors
Navanethem "Navi" Pillay
Norwegian Nobel Committee
Jørgen Watne Frydnes
Locations
Durban, South Africa
Norway
