Albanese: American sanctions are imposed on me "Mafia methods" And an insult to the United Nations
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories denounced of the US sanctions imposed on her, describing them as "Mafia methods" Her goal "Discredit her"
Albanese said in an interview with Agence France-Presse that she would submit her latest reports to from South Africa, after US sanctions prevented her from traveling to the organization’s headquarters in New York.
Sanctions on Albanese
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced in July the imposition of sanctions on the Special Rapporteur, denouncing her criticism of Washington and Israel against the backdrop of the war in the
Albanese told Agence France-Presse in South Africa, where she is preparing to deliver "Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture" On October 25: "I can’t go to the US… my assets are frozen. My daughter is American and my husband works for a US-based organization, and the entire family is paying the price because of it"
An insult to the United Nations
She added: "The sanctions imposed by the United States on me are an insult, not only to me, but also to the United Nations"comparing it to"Mafia methods" In her native Italy, where gangs…"Defaming someone’s reputation…to deter them from continuing to engage in justice issues"
The UN rapporteur continued: "I constantly remind myself that this is not about me…it is about defending people who are being subjected to genocide right now, and I truly hope that this message continues to be heard."
Genocide in Gaza
Albanese, who works on behalf of the United Nations but does not speak on its behalf, faced sharp criticism from Israel and some of its allies because of its accusations that Israel had committed genocide in the Gaza Strip since the outbreak of war following the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023.
She accused an independent investigation committee commissioned by the United Nations, in addition to non-human rights organizations. Governments, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, accused Israel of committing genocide in the Gaza Strip, which the Hebrew state considered "Falsely"
International complicity
Francesca Albanese said: "I don’t think I’m creating division, but of course there are those who are well-equipped and interested in distorting my reputation so that the message doesn’t get across." Which she carries.
And in her new report titled "Genocide in Gaza: a mass crime" And published on the United Nations website, the Italian expert denounced"Global collusion system" It called on countries to "Immediately suspend and review all military, diplomatic and economic relations with Israel"
Ceasefire
and wrote: "Even when the genocidal violence became evident, countries, most of them Western, provided Israel, and continue to provide, military, diplomatic, economic and ideological support."stressing that these countries should "To take responsibility".
She believed that the international community and the multilateral system "Under test" Since the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip took effect on October 10 under an agreement concluded under American auspices.
Preventing genocide
She said: "Israel has pushed the world to confront its ability to prevent genocide, and so far we have failed"Considering that the question currently being asked is whether failure also applies to… "Stop and punish genocide"
Albanese believed that submitting its report from South Africa, which filed a complaint against Israel before the International Court of Justice in connection with the Gaza War, is a step forward. "Symbolism"However, it pointed out that Pretoria, one of Israel’s major suppliers of coal, is mentioned in its report among the parties. "Accomplice".
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