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US lifts sanctions on UN Palestinian rights expert Francesca Albanese after court ruling

Thursday, 21 May 2026, 06:14 · 1 min read

The United States has removed sanctions against Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territory, following a federal court order that found the measures violated her freedom of speech. The Treasury Department quietly updated its website on Wednesday, listing Albanese's name under

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Al Jazeera English — US lifts sanctions on Francesca Albanese, UN expert on Palestinian rights ↗︎France24 — Middle East war live: US lifts sanctions against Francesca Albanese, UN expert on Palestinian rights ↗︎France24 — US lifts sanctions against Francesca Albanese, UN rapporteur on Palestinians ↗︎
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