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US Sanctions UN Rapporteur for Gaza Criticism, Sparks Outrage

7/30/2025

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In July 2025, the US imposed sanctions on UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese for her outspoken criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza, jeopardizing her vital human rights work. SHAPE decried this move as a perilous attack on UN integrity, calling on the global community to rally for the swift lifting of sanctions to uphold truth and justice.

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In July 2025, the US imposed sanctions on UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese for her outspoken criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza, jeopardizing her vital human rights work. SHAPE decried this move as a perilous attack on UN integrity, calling on the global community to rally for the swift lifting of sanctions to uphold truth and justice.