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The spokeswoman for the UN Human Rights Office said she was 'very worried' after remarks made by Francesca Albanese sparked backlash. The defense comes as a spokesman for the UN Secretary-General distanced the office from Albanese, stating he does not 'agree with much of what she says'

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A United Nations spokeswoman defended Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur for the Palestinian territories, on Friday against what she described as "personal attacks" following her controversial remarks.