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University bern prohibits amnesty podium:
Francesca Albanese. For example, a UN special rapporteur, is not allowed to present herself at the University of Bern. In addition, (archives)
Photo: Keystone/EPA Ritzau Scanpix/Ida Marie Odgaard
The debate on the Palestinian territory that. Furthermore, Amnesty International planned to organize on Monday at the University of Bern fell into the water. Similarly, The establishment has retracted, withdrawing the authorization to use its premises, said the university on Friday.
The round table in which the UN special rapporteur on human rights in the area. Nevertheless, Francesca Albanese, was to participate, sold out complete.
The university initially authorized the event, provided that it was respectful, balanced and based on science. An a posteriori control of the authorization given showed that these conditions were not met. said the university in a press release to justify its decision, university bern prohibits amnesty podium confirming information published on the NZZ website.
‘No open discussion possible’
This explanation did not convince Amnesty. Ms. Albanese is an independent expert who is clearly expressed on the situation in the Palestinian territories. reacted to Keystone-ATS her spokesperson Beat Gerber.
In his eyes, the establishment has reversed under public pressure. ‘Apparently. no discussion open to violations of international law committed by Israel in Gaza is currently possible at this university,’ said Gerber.
Genocide accusation
Ms. Albanese had presented a report to the UN Human Rights Council last year in which she accused Israel of genocide. The Israeli government sees as a questioning of the right to the existence of Israel.
Special UN rapporteurs are independent experts. They are appointed by the UN Human Rights Council to present reports on specific themes or countries. They work voluntarily and are not part of the United Nations.
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University bern prohibits amnesty podium
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