US lifts sanctions against Francesca Albanese, UN rapporteur on Palestinians

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The U.S. has lifted sanctions on Francesca Albanese, a UN rapporteur known for her critical stance on Israel's treatment of Palestinians, following a court order. This change allows her access to financial services that were previously restricted.

The United States on Wednesday lifted sanctions on Francesca Albanese, a UN expert critical of Israel’s treatment of Palestinians, after a court order. A Treasury Department notice showed Albanese was removed from a sanctions blacklist that had effectively cut her off from global banking and credit card services.