South African judge Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize
Summary
South African judge Navi Pillay has won the Nobel Peace Prize for her long career prosecuting war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. The award also comes amid mounting pressure on international law and renewed attention on Gaza, Myanmar and the International Criminal Court.
Key Points
- The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to South Africa’s Navi Pillay for her work on international law and accountability for war crimes and genocide.
- Pillay previously headed the Rwanda genocide tribunal and led a UN commission that accused Israel of genocide in Gaza.
- The Nobel Committee said her career reflects the importance of international law at a time when its institutions are under attack.
- The prize will be presented in Oslo on December 10 and comes with a gold medal, diploma and $1.2 million.
