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Human rights veteran Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
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South African jurist Navanethem Pillay has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her work to promote peace.
South African jurist Navanethem Pillay has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her work to promote peace.
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