The United States mission to the United Nations sent a letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday, stating that they oppose renewing Francesca Albanese as UN Special Rapporteur due to her "virulent antisemitism, which demonizes Israel and supports Hamas," the mission confirmed on X/Twitter.
"She has clearly violated the UN’s code of conduct and is unfit for her role," their post continued.
Today, the US sent SG @antonioguterres a letter opposing Francesca Albanese’s renewal as UN Special Rapporteur. We condemn her virulent antisemitism, which demonizes Israel and supports Hamas. She has clearly violated the UN’s code of conduct and is unfit for her role. Her…
— U.S. Mission to the UN (@USUN) April 3, 2025
"Her reappointment would show the UN tolerates antisemitic hatred and support for terrorism," the post concluded.
