An independent investigator is being sanctioned by the United States over her work scrutinizing human rights abuses in the Palestinian territory.

Special rapporteurs enjoy full diplomatic immunity under international law. Fellow experts suggest US sanctions can be subject of proceedings at the International Court of Justice

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Albanese’s 'campaign of political and economic warfare' against US, Israel 'will no longer be tolerated' - Anadolu Ajansı

Secretary of State Marco Rubio unveiled sanctions against UN rapporteur on Palestinian rights Francesca Albanese, just over a week after the US demanded she be fired for “virulent

The United States has announced sanctions against Francesca Albanese, a senior United Nations Human Rights Council official, for her vocal criticism of Israel's military actions in Gaza. Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared that the sanctions targeted Albanese for what he called her "illegitimate and shameful efforts" to prompt investigations by the International Criminal Court into U.

The Trump administration has announced it is issuing sanctions against an independent investigator tasked with probing human rights abuses in the Palestinian territories.

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on Francesca Albanese, a UN special rapporteur critical of Israel's actions in Gaza. The sanctions sparked backlash, with rights groups urging governments to protect the independence of UN officials.

UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza and the West Bank, accusing the country of committing “one of the cruelest genocides in modern history.” Addressing the Human Rights Council,