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UN Appoints Palestinian Scholar to Investigate Sanctions' Human Rights Impact

3/26/2026

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The United Nations Human Rights Council plans to appoint Zeina Jallad, a Palestinian academic, as Special Rapporteur to investigate the human-rights risks of economic sanctions.
Ambassador Sidharto Suryodipuro of Indonesia proposed the appointment.
He then chose Zeina Jallad over the five-nation vetting committee's top candidate.
Critics warn the move could undermine the effectiveness of international law in addressing human rights violations.

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The United Nations Human Rights Council plans to appoint Zeina Jallad, a Palestinian academic, as Special Rapporteur to investigate the human-rights risks of economic sanctions.
Ambassador Sidharto Suryodipuro of Indonesia proposed the appointment.
He then chose Zeina Jallad over the five-nation vetting committee's top candidate.
Critics warn the move could undermine the effectiveness of international law in addressing human rights violations.