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UN says US sanctions on envoy 'unacceptable' and must be reversedThe United Nations on Thursday rejected as "unacceptable" sanctions imposed by the Trump administration on an independent UN rapporteur over her criticism of Israel and called for them to be reversed.
United Nations Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese has criticized what she called the "obscene" decision by the United States to sanction her over her criticism of Israel's "genocide" in the Gaza Strip, saying the tactics reminded her of "mafia" intimidation techniques.
UN official Francesca Albanese condemned US sanctions against her as “obscene,” saying they're a response to her criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza. She vowed not to be silenced, supported ICC action against Israel,
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Albanese’s 'campaign of political and economic warfare' against US, Israel 'will no longer be tolerated' - Anadolu Ajansı
The Trump administration announced that it is issuing sanctions against an independent investigator tasked with probing human rights abuses in the Palestinian territories, the latest effort by the United States to punish critics of Israel's 21-month war in Gaza.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio unveiled sanctions against UN rapporteur on Palestinian rights Francesca Albanese, just over a week after the US demanded she be fired for “virulent
States must reject these disgraceful, vindictive sanctions and exert diplomatic pressure on US to reverse them, says Amnesty secretary general - Anadolu Ajansı
Francesca Albanese, the United Nations' special rapporteur, has accused Israel of waging a "genocidal campaign" in Gaza.
HuffPost first reported the planned move against Francesca Albanese that comes amid a Washington visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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