Navi Pillay awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
South African jurist Navi Pillay was awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. The award recognised her contributions to peace and international law. Pillay previously served as the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. She also led a UN commission of inquiry concerning the Gaza conflict. The award was announced on October 9, 2026, and reported in international coverage on October 10. Her recognition has renewed attention on international accountability mechanisms. The development is relevant to questions on Nobel prizes, the UN, and international human-rights institutions.[1]
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Who received the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize according to reports?
Answer: (a) Navi Pillay
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