US Envoy: UN Officials Knew Francesca Albanese and Other Rapporteurs Were ‘Out of Con
Waltz cited private comments from António Guterres and said 1 UN human rights official drew widespread condemnation and U.S. sanctions for ethical violations.
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An interview with António Guterres, the highest representative of the United Nations, was truncated and distorted, misrepresenting the Special Rapporteur.
US envoy: UN officials knew Francesca Albanese and other rapporteurs were ‘out of con
Mike Waltz says senior UN officials privately acknowledge problems with independent rapporteurs but fail to hold them accountable; Guterres separately conceded that many are ‘totally out of control’ as scrutiny intensifies around Francesca Albanese
U.S. Envoy: U.N. Officials Knew Albanese Was ‘Out of Control’
GENEVA, September 1, 2026 — U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said Monday that senior UN Secretariat officials privately concede Special Rapporteurs such as Francesca Albanese “are out of control” and “a discredit to the UN,” yet have failed to hold them accountable for violating their code of conduct and using their posts […] The post U.S. Envoy: U.N. Officials Knew Albanese Was ‘Out of Control’ appeared first on UN Watch.
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