Navi Pillay receives Nobel Peace Prize for human rights work
The former UN rights chief was praised by advocates, though Israel criticized the choice. She later called US penalties on the ICC unheard of.
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What happened
South African jurist Navi Pillay, a former U.N. human rights chief, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, and advocates welcomed the decision. Israel criticized the selection. Pillay later said US sanctions on the International Criminal Court were unacceptable and unheard of.
Why it matters
The reports tie the award to her work defending human rights and international justice.
Timeline
- Oct 9, 8:00 AM ET: Pillay was reported as the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.
- Oct 10, 11:23 AM ET: Pillay called US sanctions on the ICC unacceptable.
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