Sanctions on UN expert over Israel criticism affect life

AP :

A United Nations investigator and outspoken critic of Israel’s actions in Gaza says the sanctions imposed on her by the Trump administration will have serious consequences for her personal and professional life.

Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur for the Palestinian Territories, told The Associated Press in Rome on Tuesday that being sanctioned by the United States is “very serious,” as it bars her from any financial transactions or credit card use with American banks.

“My daughter is American. I’ve lived in the US and have some assets there. So, of course, it’s going to harm me,” said Albanese. “But I did everything in good faith. My commitment to justice is more important than personal interests.”