Q&A with Francesca Albanese, Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territory

Following the presentation of her latest report to the @unitednations Human Rights Council, the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territory occupied since 1967, Francesca Albanese, held a press conference at the Palais des Nations in Geneva on 27 March 2024.

The report says that, by analysing the patterns of violence and Israel’s policies in its onslaught on Gaza since 7 October 2023, "there are reasonable grounds to believe that the threshold indicating Israel’s commission of genocide is met."

The Human Rights Council is a forum created by sovereign nations for their diplomats to discuss pressing human rights situations. These deliberations are often informed by expertise commissioned from independent experts such as Ms. Albanese. Like other such experts she does not represent the United Nations Secretariat and is not paid by it.

Video recording by @UNGenevaChannel
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[ellipelli]

The state of German journalism has truly hit rock bottom. I find myself increasingly questioning the professional competence of German journalists. Their work lacks substance and factual integrity, relying more on cherry-picked words than on comprehensive reporting. Just take a look at the recent question posed by a journalist from Tagesspiegel, insinuating as if any politician ever signed off on a genocide in writing. It didn't happen in Herzegovina, nor did it happen in Rwanda. How far are they willing to distort reality to justify why Germany supported a genocide? It's disheartening to witness such blatant manipulation in the media.

[ranakhatibthomas]

Not all heroes wear capes. Some just swoop in and take on the self-proclaimed "civilized" exposing their moral decay from the pulpit of truth and justice. For hope. For an awakening. For all who suffer at the hands of the indifferent.

[nedsantos]

Since when has "written intent" been the sole form of "intent" in the legal or journalistic world? Has that German "journalist" been properly trained in his profession?

[Handleit]

BRAVO - she does not back down in the face of the usual BS

[l.l.]

Wonderful, smart, concise, sharp and inspired defence of the Palestinian people.

Thank you Francesca Albanese. ❤

You’re a guardian angel in these cruel, terrible times.

[sianefer-ptah]

Love the way she handled that German 😂

[MrHusG]

Francesca, your kids, grand kids and an entire generation in addition to history will look at you as the strong woman who stood against these monsters.

[ariancerro]

Francesca is a nobel lady, standing with humanity to protect the unprotected and the abandoned.

[Isacris]

What a Woman 🎉 as a Woman couldn’t be more proud and look up to her as an example of resilience, honesty and integrity

[pilarlluchmarti]

Thank you Francesca Albanese for your deep humanity, courage and hard work!!! 🌹❤️🌹

[cme]

Francesca Albanese is the most daring humanitarian lawyer in the world. She has no fear and is committed to the humanitarian cause. We need more people like her.

[khandakerrzaman]

A most courageous person who dared to challenge the selective insomnia of the west.

[derloco]

They tried to smear her and tried to intimidate her but Ms. Albanese is still there and she is comitted to the truth.
Thank you we need more examples like you!

[missrosediana]

This woman i would like to see as a president!! She is a role model for us all !❤

[jeremiasrobinson]

I like her reaction to the guy who asked for "the document" declaring genocide.

[chloeturnbow]

Thank you Francesca thank you for writing this document. All complicit governments need to be held to account

[Anime_Lover]

Ever jews who are saying
What about hostages??
Me-What about Palestinians hostages??
We all know how Palestinians hostages are treated as compared to israhelly hostages

[Syed-ppnd]

She’s very solid in her statement I salute her findings I am surprised she hadn’t been bribed by Israel and mighty us that have no regards for humanity and human life these 2 countries have don enough killings in past that’s why they continue supporting to Israel

[terryT-ro]

A very frank press conference. I really appreciate Ms Albanese’s honesty and forthrightness. Thank you.

[sorayaboyd]

Francesca's obervations and analysis are factually irrefutable. They provide an accurate account of the stated intent promulgated by many high ranking Israeli officials.
We really are at a seriously critical juncture.
It's either the rule of law that prevails ie international legal obligations that all states that is to say all UN member states cannot derogate from meaning all must uphold international legal norms that serve to promote, protect and ensure.world's peace and security OR the lawless rules based order promoted, imposed and used primarily by the US to go on destabilising and endangering the peace and security of the world's people and their respective nations.
Israel could not sustain this level of systemic and systematic savagery without the continued support, protection, funding and arming availed by the US, UK, Canada, Germany, the EU and others.