US reimposes sanctions on UN expert on Palestinians
The United States has reimposed sanctions on UN expert Francesca Albanese, who has been critical of Israel's actions towards Palestinians. This decision follows an appeals court ruling that allowed the sanctions to proceed. Albanese, who has faced accusations of anti-Semitism, continues to deny these allegations while advocating for Palestinian rights.
- ▪The US reimposed sanctions on Francesca Albanese on May 27, 2026.
- ▪Albanese has been a vocal critic of Israel's treatment of Palestinians as a UN special rapporteur.
- ▪The sanctions prevent her from using major credit cards or conducting bank transactions.
3 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 2 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 1 right.
- ▪ Treasury sanctions Francesca Albanese a week after removing her from list — Washington Examiner
- ▪ US returns Palestinian rights expert Francesca Albanese to sanctions list — Al Jazeera English
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| Publication time | Thu, 28 May 2026 06:59:24 +0800 |
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US reimposes sanctions on UN expert on PalestiniansSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxMs Francesca Albanese has been a relentless critic of Israel’s treatment of the Palestinians in her role as the UN Human Rights Council special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories.PHOTO: AFPPublished May 28, 2026, 06:59 AMUpdated May 28, 2026, 07:32 AMListenWASHINGTON - The United States on May 27 reimposed sanctions on Ms Francesca Albanese, a UN expert on the Palestinian territories who has harshly criticised Israel, after an appeals court overruled an earlier order prohibiting the action.A notice on the Treasury Department’s website showed that it had reimposed a sanctions designation on Ms Albanese that blacklists her globally, making it impossible for her to use…
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