They call on the decision to be reversed, warning that this could undermine the broader human rights system.
The sanctions were announced Wednesday by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio under presidential decree.
Mr. Rubio allegedly alleged that Ms. Albanese had “directly engaged with the International Criminal Court (CIC) In the efforts to investigate, stop, hold or prosecute nationals of the United States or Israel, without the consent of these two countries “, which he described as” raw violation “of national sovereignty.
The United States and Israel are not parties to the status of Rome, the international treaty that established the ICC.
Call to inversion
In a statement published Thursday, the High Commissioner of the United Nations Human Rights Volker Türk called for the “rapid reversal” of sanctions against Human Rights Council-special container named “in response to the work she has undertaken under the mandate” that she is responsible.
“” Even in the face of fierce disagreement, the member states of the United Nations should engage substantially and in constructively, rather than using punitive measures“He said.
The head of the Rights of the United Nations also called at the end of attacks and threats against holders of mandates appointed by the Council, as well as key institutions such as the ICC.
“” The solution is no less, but more, the debate and dialogue on the very real concerns of human rights they answer“Exhorted Mr. Türk.
Cooperation, not reprisals
Jürg Lauber, president of the United Nations Human Rights Council, also expressed his regret in the United States punitive decision.
In a statementHe stressed that special rapporteurs “are an essential instrument” to fulfill the mandate of the Council and urged all the nations to “cooperate fully” with them.
“” I call all the member states of the UN … to refrain from any act of intimidation or reprisals against them“He said.
Independent special rapporteurs
Special rapporteurs are appointed under what is called the Special procedures of the Human Rights Council.
They are independent experts appointed to monitor and report on human rights issues around the world. These experts are used in their personal quality, are not UN staff and do not receive any financial remuneration for their work.
They regularly fall under the Geneva -based council as well as the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
In addition to the mandate on occupied Palestinian territory, mandates exist to monitor human rights in countries like Iran, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and Afghanistan. In all 46 ThemeAnd 14 mandates from different countries.
Originally published at Almouwatin.com