The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, the BBC reported on Friday, October 9, 2026. The announcement was made in Oslo.
Pillay is a South African jurist of Indian origin, according to Live Law and NDTV. Her selection drew congratulations from Indian political figures, with Annamalai among those praising the decision, The Hindu reported.
Tomoko Akane, president of the International Criminal Court, congratulated Pillay in a statement. Akane said the award amounts to a significant acknowledgment of the essential part international justice plays in securing durable peace. She added that the honor holds special weight at a moment when the international legal order and the rule of law face serious strain.
The Times of India reported that Pillay joked she might share the prize with Trump, without elaborating on the remark.
The prize recognizes work tied to international law and justice institutions, a theme reflected in the reactions from legal and political figures following the announcement.
Further statements from Pillay and the Norwegian Nobel Committee are expected in the coming days.
