US lifts sanctions against Francesca Albanese, UN rapporteur on Palestinians
Summary
The United States removed sanctions against Francesca Albanese, a United Nations expert on Palestinian territories, following a court order. The sanctions had blocked her from using global banking and credit services due to her criticism of Israel’s actions in the region.Key Facts
- Francesca Albanese is a UN special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories.
- The US Treasury Department lifted sanctions against her after a court order.
- Sanctions had prevented her from using major credit cards and banking services globally.
- Albanese has publicly criticized Israel’s treatment of Palestinians and accused Israel of genocide in Gaza.
- A US judge said protecting freedom of speech was an important reason to remove the sanctions.
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio previously said Albanese showed antisemitism and supported terrorism; Albanese denies these claims.
- The sanctions were first imposed in July of the previous year.
- The case reflects tensions over investigations into Israeli military actions after Hamas attacks in October 2023.
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