Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay speaks to the BBC
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Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay speaks to the BBC

B2Upper-intermediateOctober 12, 202622 min
  • Interview
  • Crime & justice

Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay has defended international justice institutions and responded to criticism from US President Donald Trump, saying the true measure of justice lies in what it means to victims of conflict and atrocities. Trump described this year's Nobel Peace Prize decision as "disgraceful" and "embarrassing," and said he had never heard of the South African jurist. In an interview with the BBC, Pillay reflects on her lifelong commitment to human rights, justice, equality, and international law. And, BBC Eye investigates how three mourners were shot and killed at a Kenyan stadium during the...

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Hello, I'm Blessing Adeirova and here's what's coming up for you on this edition of Focus on Africa. South African jurist Navi Pillay, the winner of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, speaks exclusively to the BBC about what the award means to her.

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How did she react when she first found out? So why was I truly surprised? It's not because I don't think that our work, the work I have done merits recognition. It's because A, the Nobel Committee is not accustomed to awarding these two women.

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And BBC Africa Eye investigates three deaths at a Kenyan stadium during the national farewell for former Prime Minister Ryla Odinga. How are the families of those who died coping? I will just try to be that strong man.

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