South African human rights champion Navi Pillay has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her work against war crimes.
In a light‑hearted moment, Pillay joked that she might share the prize with former U.S. president Donald Trump, a comment that drew laughter from the ceremony’s audience.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee recognised Pillay’s lifelong dedication to human rights and her efforts to hold perpetrators of war crimes accountable.
Tributes have poured in from around the world, with many leaders and activists praising her unwavering commitment to justice.
The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded annually by the Norwegian Nobel Committee to individuals or organisations that have made significant contributions to peace.
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