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US removes UN expert Francesca Albanese from sanctions list

WASHINGTON, May 20 - The United States has removed Francesca Albanese, a U. N. expert on the Palestinian territories, from its list of sanctioned individuals, according to the U. S. Treasury Department website.

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What happened WASHINGTON, May 20 - The United States has removed Francesca Albanese, a U. N. expert on the Palestinian territories, from its list of sanctioned individuals, according to the U. S. Treasury Department website.
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The Straits TimesNews report · May 20, 9:59 PM

US removes UN expert Francesca Albanese from sanctions list

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WASHINGTON, May 20 - The United States has removed Francesca Albanese, a U. N. expert on the Palestinian territories, from its list of sanctioned individuals, according to the U. S. Treasur...

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France 24News report · May 20, 10:41 PM

US lifts sanctions against Francesca Albanese, UN rapporteur on Palestinians

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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 A...

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