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UN's Albanese claims Jews in Nazi camps were called ‘Muslims,’ distorts history of 'antisemitism'

“In fact, when they were being taken to the gas chambers, there are some accounts of life in the concentration camps saying that Jews were called ‘the Muslims,’” Albanese said.

United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Palestinian Territories Francesca Albanese holds a press conference at MACBA on May 08, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
Neta Heiman Mina, whose mother was held hostage in Gaza for nearly 2 months, speaks to a UN human rights panel on September 15, 2026.

Daughter of former Gaza hostage confronts UN over UNRWA funding despite Hamas ties

 A damaged sign is pictured at the headquarters of UNRWA, following an Israeli raid, amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, in Gaza City, July 12, 2024.

UNRWA overstated progress on institutional changes, preserved terrorism issues, watchdog says

Former hostage Ilana Gritzewsky sharing her experience of sexual abuse at the UN Human Rights Council.

'I am proof of Hamas's violence': Ex-hostage Ilana Gritzewsky tells 'Post' of sexual abuse in Gaza


Groups planning anti-Durban events in NY

StandWithUs, UN Watch, Eye on the UN all plan counter-protests against Durban III anti-racism conference.

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Czech Republic announces intention to boycott Durban III

Country worried meeting to be used as platform to make "unacceptable statements with anti-Jewish connotations," Czech newspaper reports.

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Trivia test: Alberto Granado

1. Who accompanied Alberto Granado on a trip across South America on a Norton 500cc bike in 1952?

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NGO urges Ban to distance UN from Iran ‘anti-terror' summit

UN Watch says conference claiming to have UN chief's endorsement attacked US, Britain as having a ‘black record in terrorist behaviors."

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Recep Erdogan against UN sanctions on Libya

"Int'l community acting out of concern about Tripoli's oil reserves and not its people," Turkish PM says as UNSC mull using sanctions to punish Gaddafi, his family and his cohorts.

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UNHRC set to debate suspending Libya's membership

Move marks first time the rights body holds session on one of its own members; PM calls on int'l community to condemn violence in Libya.

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Interview: The watchman

Why the need for UN Watch? Says executive director Hillel Neuer, ‘Human rights in postwar Europe has become a new religion for many and if the Human Rights Council is the temple, Israel is the devil’

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UN's Falk rejects calls to resign after 9/11 remarks

Special Rapporteur on human rights in Palestinian territories responds to claim by UN Watch that he suggested US gov't responsible for attacks.

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The ADL calls on countries to boycott 'Durban III'

Geneva-based UN Watch says it fears "banner of human rights and anti-racism will be hijacked to incite anti-Semitic hatred."

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Iran loses, Saudi Arabia wins seat on UN Women board

Saudi Arabia gains seat on the board despite one of "the most repressive" records on women's rights; Iran gets lowest number of votes.

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