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News24 | UN expert Francesca Albanese rejects ‘unprecedented’ US sanctions on her Israel criticism

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News24 | UN expert Francesca Albanese rejects ‘unprecedented’ US sanctions on her Israel criticismThe UN’s unflinching expert on Palestinian affairs Francesca Albanese said that Washington’s sanctions following her criticism of the White House’s stance on Gaza are a “violation” of her immunity.
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