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Hamas Defends UN Official Targeted by US
EUROPEAN UNION, JUL 11 – The European Union activates its blocking statute to shield European entities from US sanctions targeting the UN Special Rapporteur, condemning the move as a breach of international law.
- The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that Francesca Albanese is added to the US sanctions list for her actions related to the International Criminal Court.
- Albanese warned that the sanctions could create a "chilling effect" on human rights defenders and restrict her movements, but she plans to continue her work.
- The UN Human Rights Office called for the reversal of the sanctions against Albanese, stating she is the first special rapporteur to face such measures.
- Israel's mission in Geneva described Albanese's report as "legally groundless, defamatory and a flagrant abuse of her office.
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