The US has announced sanctions on UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese.

The claim that the US has announced sanctions on UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese is supported by multiple credible sources. Francesca Albanese, who serves as the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, has been sanctioned by the US government. The sanctions were publicly announced by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and are based on accusations that Albanese has engaged in a campaign against the US and Israel, including direct engagement with the International Criminal Court (ICC) to prosecute American or Israeli nationals.

These sanctions are expected to restrict her travel to the US and block any assets she may have under US jurisdiction. The move is part of a broader US effort to counter what it terms 'lawfare' targeting US and Israeli persons. The sources consistently report that these sanctions were imposed under an executive order related to such activities.

Therefore, the claim is accurate and well-documented by official statements and reputable news outlets.