UN Extends Francesca Albanese’s Mandate despite Pro-Israel Pushback - Palestine Chronicle (2025-04-05)
UN Extends Francesca Albanese’s Mandate despite Pro-Israel Pushback - Palestine Chronicle (2025-04-05)
UN Extends Francesca Albanese’s Mandate despite Pro-Israel Pushback - Palestine Chronicle (2025-04-05)
“The United Nations Human Rights Council has voted to extend Francesca Albanese’s mandate as Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories for another three years, despite sustained pressure from pro-Israel governments and advocacy groups, including the United States.
“The decision came on Friday, during the final session of the UNHRC’s 58th meeting in Geneva. Albanese will now continue in her role through 2028.”
“... Albanese has repeatedly accused Israel of ethnic cleansing and genocide in her reports and public statements, drawing praise from human rights advocates and ire from Israeli officials and their allies.”
“One of the most vocal campaigns against her has been led by UN Watch, … accusing her of promoting antisemitism and ‘terrorism’ in her capacity…”
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