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South African judge Navanethem Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
The Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to South African judge Navanethem Navi Pillay for her decades of work against genocide and apartheid.
Navanethem Navi Pillay, an 85-year-old jurist from South Africa, is the fifth person from her country to receive this honor. She was recognized for her long history of fighting apartheid and genocide. The announcement was made by the Norwegian Nobel Committee on Friday.
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