The United States government just imposed sanctions on Francesca Albanese, the U.N. Special Rapporteur investigating human rights abuses in Gaza.

This alarming move appears aimed at silencing an independent voice calling out the devastating civilian toll of Israel’s war in Gaza—a conflict that has claimed over 57,000 Palestinian lives.

Albanese’s work has been critical in documenting alleged war crimes and urging global accountability, including for U.S. arms suppliers. Her calls for pressure on Israel—including sanctions—are grounded in international law, not political agendas.

Punishing her for doing her job is not only a threat to U.N. independence, but a chilling message to all human rights defenders: speak out, and you’ll be targeted.

We demand the State Department reverse these sanctions immediately.

Let Francesca Albanese continue her work without intimidation or political interference. Independent investigations must be protected—not punished.

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