Pillay’s Nobel Win Sparks Trump Backlash

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1. 09-10-2026
   Navi Pillay Wins Nobel for Defending International Law

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   South African jurist and former UN human rights chief Navanethem “Navi” Pillay won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her decades-long work advancing human rights, international law, and accountability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. Her career spans defending …
2. 10-10-2026
   Trump Attacks Nobel Decision After Pillay Wins

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   US President Donald Trump renewed his criticism of the Nobel Peace Prize after South African jurist and human rights lawyer Navi Pillay received the 2026 award. At a rally and in social media remarks, he called the decision disgraceful, described it as an “indelible stain” on Nor…