#Gaza: Sanctions by the #US Government on three prominent Palestinian human rights groups are completely unacceptable and should be withdrawn, says United Nations Human Rights Volker Türk. . For decades, these NGOs have been performing vital human rights work, particularly on accountability for human rights violations. These sanctions will have a chilling effect on civil society in the occupied Palestinian territory and Israel, and potentially globally. ➡️ https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases

13K views · 499 reactions | Ousman Noor is a human rights lawyer and campaigner who was fired for speaking up about Israel's war in Gaza. He shares his experience and explains why NGOs aren't as independent as they say ⤵️ | Al Jazeera English | Facebook