Jakarta, Oct. 12 -- Indonesian Deputy Human Rights Minister Mugiyanto on Monday welcomed the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize award to South African jurist Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, praising her longstanding contributions to advancing human rights.

In a statement, he highlighted her commitment to justice, civilian protection and enforcement of international law.

"Congratulations to Navi Pillay on winning the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. She is among the figures who have made significant contributions to the advancement of human rights worldwide," Mugiyanto said.

He cited Pillay's 2008-2014 tenure as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, when she called for an independent investigation into alleged rights violations in the final stages of Sri Lanka's...