UN Watch is calling on the United States to sanction Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories, citing alleged antisemitic statements. The organization, based in Geneva, has formally requested that Secretary of State Marco Rubio take action against Albanese, including denying her entry into the U.S. and restricting her visa access.
According to UN Watch, Albanese's statements and actions demonstrate a bias against Israel and promote antisemitic tropes. The group argues that her position as a UN Special Rapporteur requires impartiality and that her alleged statements violate the principles of the United Nations.
The call for sanctions comes amid ongoing debate and scrutiny of the UN's stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Supporters of UN Watch's efforts believe that holding Albanese accountable will send a strong message against antisemitism and ensure fair treatment of Israel within the UN system.
As of yet, there has been no official response from Secretary of State Rubio or the U.S. State Department regarding the request. Francesca Albanese has also not publicly addressed the allegations made by UN Watch.
UN Watch Urges Sanctions Against UN Rapporteur Over Antisemitism Claims
UN Watch, a Geneva-based advocacy group, is requesting that the U.S. Secretary of State impose sanctions on Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories. The organization alleges that Albanese has made antisemitic remarks. They are urging the U.S. to deny her entry into the country and restrict her access to visas. Albanese has yet to respond to the allegations.