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The recent decision by the United States government to impose sanctions on Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in the occupied Palestinian territories, has generated a strong reaction from the international community. Albanese has been sanctioned under Executive Order 14203 by former President Donald Trump, targeting individuals linked to the International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing it of conducting “illegitimate and unfounded” actions against the United States and its ally, Israel.
Over 50 civil society organizations, including the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), have united their voices to demand the removal of these sanctions. They argue that the restrictions not only affect Albanese as an individual but also threaten the international human rights framework. These organizations point out that such measures could disincentivize the work of those documenting human rights violations, creating a hostile environment for advocates of these causes.
The report preceding these sanctions, titled “From the Economy of Occupation to the Economy of Genocide,” details the involvement of advanced technologies in systematic violence against Palestinians. Albanese emphasizes the role of American tech companies such as Microsoft and Amazon in providing infrastructure that facilitates militarization and population control in Gaza.
Albanese’s work is crucial, as her role as Special Rapporteur includes gathering information and drafting reports on human rights situations. Although these experts do not represent the UN and lack formal authority, their findings are essential for pressuring governments regarding human rights abuses.
The effects of the sanctions will be amplified with the opening of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York this September, as they limit Albanese’s ability to fulfill her mandate and report on violations in Palestine. The international community, including high-ranking human rights officials at the UN, has expressed concern about the dangerous precedent these sanctions set for the future of human rights research and advocacy.
During a recent press conference, Albanese questioned the nature of the sanctions, stating that they appear designed to undermine her mission of denouncing the systematic violence against Palestinians. Urgently, a call is made for the United States to revoke these sanctions and respect the human rights of all, without distinction. This situation underscores the importance of maintaining a space for criticism and investigation in human rights, especially in contexts as complex and sensitive as that of Palestine.
via: MiMub in Spanish