U.N. Investigates Allegations of Improper Payments to Palestinian Rapporteur
Francesca Albanese faces scrutiny over claims of receiving funds from pro-Hamas groups for an Australian tour.
- U.N. Watch filed a complaint alleging Albanese took $20,000 from pro-Hamas groups for a tour in Australia and New Zealand.
- The U.N. Office of Internal Oversight Services has initiated an investigation into the financial improprieties.
- Albanese denies any wrongdoing and claims the U.N. funded her trip, challenging the accusations as unfounded.
- The controversy includes accusations of antisemitic remarks and misuse of her U.N. position.
- Calls for her removal have intensified, with U.N. Watch presenting a draft resolution to terminate her mandate.