Francesca Albanese, UN special rapporteur for the West Bank and Gaza, was sanctioned by the Trump administration for her criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza. Albanese stated that punishing those who advocate for the powerless shows guilt. She highlighted the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, emphasizing the suffering of children. She expressed concern for those dying while the UN has limited capacity to help. Responses to the sanctions included criticism from UN officials, emphasizing the need for member states to support and protect rapporteurs from intimidation.
Francesca Albanese responded to her sanctions by stating that punishing those who speak for the powerless is a sign of guilt, not strength.
Albanese urged international observers to focus on Gaza, where children are dying of starvation while families search for food amidst bombings.
Albanese expressed concern for the dying in Gaza, emphasizing that the UN is unable to intervene effectively during the crisis.
The sanctions on Albanese were described as a dangerous precedent, with calls for UN member states to support special rapporteurs and avoid intimidation.
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