US removes UN expert Francesca Albanese from sanctions list
The US has removed UN expert Francesca Albanese from its sanctions list. This decision follows a recent federal court ruling that temporarily halted the Treasury Department's sanctions against her. Albanese is known for her role as a special rapporteur on human rights in Palestinian territories.
- ▪Francesca Albanese was previously sanctioned by the US Treasury Department.
- ▪A federal judge recently blocked these sanctions, leading to their removal.
- ▪Albanese serves as a UN special rapporteur focusing on human rights in Palestinian territories.
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US removes UN expert Francesca Albanese from sanctions listThis development comes a week after a federal judge temporarily blocked the Treasury Department's sanctions on Albanese.Follow us on GoogleUN special rapporteur on human rights in Palestinian territories Francesca Albanese attends press conference in Geneva(photo credit: REUTERS/PIERRE ALBOUY)
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