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UN Rapporteur Removed Amid Allegations of Antisemitism

1/16/2026

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Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on Palestinian human rights, was removed from Georgetown University's list of affiliated scholars.
The removal followed a UN Watch campaign alleging antisemitic remarks and Hamas support, documented in a 60-page report.
Hillel Neuer, UN Watch director, said universities must uphold integrity and accountability.
The development has spurred debate about the UN's credibility, and UN Watch will press for Albanese's dismissal from the UN.

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Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on Palestinian human rights, was removed from Georgetown University's list of affiliated scholars.
The removal followed a UN Watch campaign alleging antisemitic remarks and Hamas support, documented in a 60-page report.
Hillel Neuer, UN Watch director, said universities must uphold integrity and accountability.
The development has spurred debate about the UN's credibility, and UN Watch will press for Albanese's dismissal from the UN.