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U.S. Sanctions UN Rapporteur, Sparks Global Outcry

7/15/2025

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The U.S. government has sanctioned Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on Palestinian human rights, alleging her actions jeopardize national interests. In response, ARTICLE 19 stands firmly with Albanese, calling for a worldwide outcry against these sanctions that not only weaken the UN human rights framework but also divert attention from the urgent crisis in Gaza and hinder accountability for human rights abuses.

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The U.S. government has sanctioned Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on Palestinian human rights, alleging her actions jeopardize national interests. In response, ARTICLE 19 stands firmly with Albanese, calling for a worldwide outcry against these sanctions that not only weaken the UN human rights framework but also divert attention from the urgent crisis in Gaza and hinder accountability for human rights abuses.