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Francesca Albanese

Francesca Albanese defends NYT report on Palestinian abuse

UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese has fiercely criticized Israel’s Foreign Ministry after the government labeled a New York Times article detailing the sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees as "hideous and distorted lies" and announced a defamation lawsuit against the publication.

16 May 2026-11:50
US federal judge halts sanctions on UN official Francesca Albanese

A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked US sanctions on Francesca Albanese, a UN expert on the Palestinian territories, ruling that the Trump administration likely infringed on her free-speech rights after she sharply criticized Israel.

14 May 2026-03:00
Spain honors UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese with top civilian award

On Thursday, Spain’s Prime Minister presented the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Palestine with the country’s highest civilian honor for her efforts in documenting atrocities in the Gaza Strip.

07 May 2026-23:18
UN envoy calls for sanctions after journalists killed in Gaza strike

UN Special Rapporteur on the Palestinian territories Francesca Albanese has urged the international community to impose sanctions on Israel following the deaths of four journalists in Gaza.

25 Aug 2025-14:56