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The U.S. has re-sanctioned Francesca Albanese, a U.N. legal expert whose work on Israel has drawn accusations of antisemitism, just days after a U.S. court ordered the Treasury Department to suspend its penalties against her.
The United States Treasury website indicates that UN expert Francesca Albanese has been re-added to the list of sanctioned individuals.
Francesca Albanese, a UN official, has won a round in court against the US government, which she claims sanctioned her for speaking out against Israel, with the government now appealing the judge's ruling.
The United States is reportedly pressuring the Palestinian UN envoy to withdraw from a bid for a General Assembly vice presidency. Reports indicate that the US has threatened to revoke the envoy's visa if they do not comply.
The United States has suspended sanctions previously imposed against UN investigator Francesca Albanese.
A federal judge has blocked US sanctions imposed on UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, citing a violation of her freedom of speech. The court's decision suspends the measures taken against her.
UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, who has been sanctioned by the US, called for a boycott of Israel, stating that if states do not act, ports should, and thanked Spanish President Pedro Sánchez for his support during her visit to Barcelona.
The European Union is preparing its response to potential US tariffs on cars and discussing its new budget, which prioritizes key issues like defense, migration, and agriculture. The bloc is also testing its mutual assistance clause and launching aid programs.
Two new books have been released: 'When the World Sleeps' by Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur, which addresses the struggles of Palestine, and a new edition of the 16th-century classic 'The Life of Lazarillo de Tormes and His Fortunes and Adversities'.
Francesca Albanese, a UN official, accused the United Nations of lacking 'courage' and 'integrity,' calling it 'shameful' that the organization partners with groups linked to genocide, comparing its situation to the Titanic.
UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese stated that the international community appears to have granted Israel "permission to torture Palestinians" in the occupied territories.
Francesca Albanese says her report, which includes over 300 testimonies, 'examines Israel's systematic use of torture against Palestinians from the occupied Palestinian territory since October 7,…
UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese has stated that Serbian authorities are 'shamelessly cooperating with Israel,' noting that she has faced US sanctions and cancellations of university collaborations since 2025.
Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur for Palestine, who faces US sanctions, stated that Serbian authorities are 'one of Israel's strongest allies,' criticizing their cooperation.
Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories, told N1 that the Serbian government is 'one of Israel's strongest and most determined allies, without any shame.'
Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories, is scheduled to visit Belgrade and Novi Pazar.
U.N. Human Rights Council cut off a video statement by Anne Bayefsky in which she criticized U.N. officials, including U.S.-sanctioned Francesca Albanese.
The U.N. expert on the Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese, denounced on Thursday what she described as “toxic” attacks impacting her personal life and work, after a number of European states called for her resignation. In recent weeks Germany, France, Italy and others have called for Albanese to step down over her criticism of Israel. Albanese, […]
The family of independent U.N. investigator Francesca Albanese has sued the Trump administration over U.S. sanctions imposed on her last year for her criticism of Israel’s policies in Gaza
Following calls for her resignation, UN Special Rapporteur for the occupied Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese, claims her controversial statements on Israel were misunderstood, but critics argue she propagated anti-Jewish clichés.
Germany has joined France in calling for the resignation of the UN Special Rapporteur for the Palestinian Territories, Francesca Albanese, stating her position is untenable.
The United States has reinstated sanctions against Francesca Albanese, a UN expert. This move follows a temporary lifting of the sanctions.
Thousands of Cubans gathered in front of the US embassy in Havana to protest the US indictment of former Cuban leader Raúl Castro. His daughter and other Cuban officials repudiated the accusations, with some expressing readiness to fight against imperialism.
The United States has indicted former Cuban President Raúl Castro on charges including murder, a move that has drawn condemnation from China and Russia. This action is widely seen as an escalation of U.S. pressure on Cuba.
UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese and other legal experts have criticized Luxembourg's approval of Israeli bonds, arguing the move risks complicity in alleged 'genocide' in Gaza.
A US court has suspended sanctions imposed on Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Palestine. This judicial decision blocks the US government's punitive measures against the UN expert.
A US judge has lifted sanctions imposed on Francesca Albanese, a critic of Israel, citing freedom of speech as the basis for the decision. The ruling has implications for free expression and international relations.
Spain has awarded UN legal expert Francesca Albanese one of its highest civilian honors, the Order of Civil Merit. Prime Minister Sanchez personally bestowed the award upon Albanese.
The UN Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese, is scheduled to give a lecture on the economic beneficiaries of the conflict in Gaza, describing the idea as 'absolutely unbearable'.
UN envoy Francesca Albanese faced confrontations from pro-Israeli protesters accusing her of supporting Hamas during her visit to Germany, where an Israeli speaker at an event with Albanese was also reportedly booed.
Former President Trump has imposed sanctions against UN human rights expert Francesca Albanese, who recommended ICC arrests and investigations concerning Gaza, sparking concerns about free speech.
UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese has reported that Israel is systematically torturing Palestinians held in custody.
The Israeli Embassy in Serbia has voiced serious concern regarding the visit of Francesca Albanese, a UN special rapporteur, to Serbia, strongly condemning her invitation to speak as a genocide expert under the patronage of academic and civil society organizations.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Serbia today assessed the statements by Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories, regarding Serbia's support for Israel as unbalanced and activist.
Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur for Palestine, stated during her visit to Belgrade that Serbian authorities are 'one of Israel's strongest allies' and should be ashamed of exporting weapons to Tel Aviv.
Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories, stated to N1 that Serbia is one of Israel's strongest allies and acts without shame in this regard.
Adelaide University has cancelled a literary festival event featuring UN Special Rapporteur for Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese, drawing criticism from festival organizers.
The family of Francesca Albanese has filed a lawsuit against former President Trump and senior US administration officials, challenging sanctions imposed by the American government that block their accounts and travel.
Francesca Albanese, an Italian lawyer, has denounced 'toxic' attacks against her, following calls from Germany, France, Italy, and others for her to step down over her criticism of Israel, which she claims was taken out of context.
La Francia chiede le dimissioni della relatrice speciale delle Nazioni Unite per i Territori palestinesi, Francesca Albanese
UN staff and human rights groups defend Francesca Albanese against disinformation Tehran Times
The United States launched new attacks on Iranian targets near Hormuz, which Iran retaliated by striking an American military base. This exchange of attacks occurred after the US rejected reports of a Hormuz agreement and imposed additional sanctions on Iran.
The US government stated it has not changed its position on sanctioning UN expert Francesca Albanese, who was previously sanctioned by the Trump administration for her criticism of Israel's policies towards Palestinians.
The United States has lifted sanctions previously imposed on Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur for the Palestinian territories. Reports suggest the original sanctions, imposed by the Trump administration, were criticized for violating freedom of speech rights.
Francesca Albanese spoke about sexual violence suffered by Palestinians at the hands of Israeli forces during an interview.
Israel announced its intention to sue The New York Times for defamation over allegations of Palestinian prisoner rape, while also facing criticism and defense regarding public figures like Lamine Yamal displaying Palestinian flags. These events unfold as Israel marked its 59th Jerusalem Day with a flag march.
Francesca Albanese, a vocal critic of Israel, was honored with a prestigious award by the Spanish Prime Minister amidst her campaign against American sanctions on International Criminal Court officials.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has presented the Order of Civil Merit to Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in the Palestinian territories.
Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur for the Palestinian territories, has spoken out about the death threats, dangers, and personal hardships she faces, including living without credit cards due to US sanctions. These challenges arose after she accused Israel of genocide, describing her life as a "rollercoaster."
An Irish MEP has called on the Collison brothers to lift US sanctions imposed on Stripe for Francesca Albanese, a Gaza expert, whose basic life functions have been disrupted due to her stance on the Gaza war.
UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese has reiterated her controversial statement that the world has given Israel a 'licence to torture Palestinians,' describing life in the occupied territories as a 'continuum of physical and mental suffering' where torture has become state policy.
A report by UN expert Francesca Albanese claims that Israel is systematically torturing Palestinians in custody on an unprecedented scale, describing it as 'punitive collective vengeance'.
The Israeli Embassy strongly condemned the visit of UN Special Rapporteur for Palestinian Territories, Francesca Albanese, to Serbia, citing her previous engagement as antisemitic.
Francesca Albanese, UN rapporteur: 'Serbian authorities shamelessly cooperate with Israel'
Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur for human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories, told N1 that the Serbian government is 'one of Israel's strongest and most determined allies, without any shame.'
Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur for Palestine, is set to visit Belgrade, drawing controversy as she is seen by some as a human rights defender and by others as biased and antisemitic.
United Nations Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese reacted sharply after reports that American and Israeli attacks hit the area
The family of independent U.N. investigator Francesca Albanese has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging U.S. sanctions imposed on her last year over her criticism of Israel.
UN expert for the Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese, denounced what she called 'toxic' attacks affecting her personal life and work.
The University of Southern Maine has pulled its support for an upcoming conference on Palestine, citing Trump sanctions related to a virtual talk by Francesca Albanese, forcing organizers to find a new venue.
A filmmaker explains his support for Francesca Albanese, who is facing calls to resign as UN rapporteur, with over 100 artists signing a letter in her defense.