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UN Rapporteur Declares Gaza Actions Genocide, Demands Accountability

6/7/2025

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Francesca Albanese, the UN's special rapporteur on human rights in Palestine, boldly declares Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide. She condemns the silence of international leaders and demands accountability from the EU. Albanese stresses the vital role of independent media and calls for urgent political action to complement humanitarian efforts in this escalating crisis.

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Francesca Albanese, the UN's special rapporteur on human rights in Palestine, boldly declares Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide. She condemns the silence of international leaders and demands accountability from the EU. Albanese stresses the vital role of independent media and calls for urgent political action to complement humanitarian efforts in this escalating crisis.