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US Sanctions UN Rapporteur for Condemning Israel's Actions

7/13/2025

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Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on Palestinian territories, has been sanctioned by the US for her bold condemnation of Israel's actions in Gaza, which she described as genocide. This move, announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has sparked outrage worldwide, with the UN and EU voicing concerns over the threat to UN independence and the pursuit of human rights accountability.

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Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on Palestinian territories, has been sanctioned by the US for her bold condemnation of Israel's actions in Gaza, which she described as genocide. This move, announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has sparked outrage worldwide, with the UN and EU voicing concerns over the threat to UN independence and the pursuit of human rights accountability.