Peace
French-British Jurist Wins Frankfurt Peace Prize
Lawyer and author Philippe Sands received the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade at Frankfurt Book Fair. Sands is recognized for advocacy against silence on international legal issues.
South African Jurist Wins Nobel Peace Prize
Navi Pillay, a human rights lawyer and former ICC judge, receives the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for advancing international law and peace. Israeli and U.S. leaders condemn the award.
Colombia Grapples With Failed Peace Legacy
Colombia's new government reports that a decade since the 2016 peace agreement with the FARC, over 132,000 people have been killed and armed group membership has quadrupled from 6,000 to nearly 30,000. The peace accord is increasingly under strain.
South African Judge Navi Pillay Wins Nobel Peace Prize
Judge Navi Pillay, a South African jurist, was announced as the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize winner. The African Bar Association congratulated Pillay for her international justice contributions. Pillay defended international justice mechanisms amid criticism.
Nobel Peace Prize awarded by secretive Norwegian committee
The Norwegian Nobel Committee selects the Peace Prize recipient in closed proceedings, keeping the selection process confidential. Navi Pillay will receive the 2026 award at the December ceremony in Oslo.