{
  "id": 14133169,
  "title": "Nobel Laureate Pillay, ICC President Akane Reaffirm Commitment to Upholding Rule of Law During Hague Meeting",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/nobel-laureate-pillay-icc-president-akane-reaffirm-commitment-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T06:08:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Japan News by The Yomiuri Shimbun",
    "slug": "the-japan-news-by-the-yomiuri-shimbun",
    "url": "https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/world/global/20261013-353577/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Monday, in The Hague, the newly crowned Nobel Peace Prize laureate Navanethem \"Navi\" Pillay met with International Criminal Court (ICC) President Tomoko Akane. The two reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to upholding the rule of law. Pillay, during her visit to ICC headquarters, expressed her appreciation for the ICC's ongoing dedication to its duties, despite being targeted by U.S. sanctions. She praised the ICC officials' \"compassion and courage,\" asserting that they work tirelessly to prevent impunity.\n\nAkane, in turn, congratulated Pillay on receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, highlighting its significance as a testament to the importance of international justice as a foundation for lasting peace. A South African-born jurist, Pillay previously served as an ICC judge from 2003 to 2008.",
  "summary": "BRUSSELS — New Nobel Peace Prize laureate Navanethem “Navi” Pillay and International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane reaffirmed their commitment to doing their utmost to uphold the rule of law in The Hague on Monday.",
  "key_points": [
    "Nobel Peace Prize laureate Navanethem Pillay met ICC President Tomoko Akane.",
    "Both reaffirmed commitment to upholding rule of law during Hague meeting.",
    "Pillay praised ICC officials' compassion and courage in preventing impunity."
  ],
  "editors_take": "This meeting signals a strengthening of international justice networks as high-profile legal figures unite to defend the court against political pressures and sanctions.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}