Summary
Slovenia's president suggested that Francesca Albanese, a U.N. human rights expert on Palestinian issues who was sanctioned by the U.S. government, deserves the Nobel Peace Prize. Albanese has been vocal in condemning Israel's actions in Gaza, which led to her being sanctioned by the U.S. President Trump's administration. The Nobel Peace Prize winner will soon be announced, with both Albanese and President Trump in contention.
Key Facts
- Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar believes Francesca Albanese deserves the Nobel Peace Prize.
- Francesca Albanese, a U.N. human rights expert, has criticized Israeli actions in Gaza.
- The U.S. sanctioned Albanese, citing "biased and malicious activities," according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
- The U.N. human rights experts criticized the sanctions as undermining the integrity of the U.N. system.
- Albanese has called for an end to the war in Gaza and accused Israel of committing genocide.
- Israel launched its military actions in Gaza after attacks by Hamas in October 2023.
- Israel and the Gaza health authorities report differing casualty numbers, but both report significant casualties since the conflict began.
