International Criminal Court

Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for international law work

The Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay for her contributions to peace and international law. Pillay, born in apartheid-era Durban, South Africa, has served as a judge on South Africa's High Court, the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, the International Criminal Court, and currently the International Court of Justice, and was UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.

nobelprize.org · 2026-10-09

ICC judge Kimberly Prost faces U.S. sanctions restricting her financial and tech access

Canadian ICC judge Kimberly Prost has experienced significant disruptions due to U.S. sanctions, including the cancellation of her credit cards and limited access to online services and banking. The sanctions, linked to her involvement in cases related to Israel, Gaza, and Afghanistan, have led to personal inconveniences and financial challenges over the past year. Despite not being legally mandated, many foreign companies have chosen to comply with U.S. restrictions, affecting her daily life.

npr.org · 2026-10-02