UN: Independent experts call for Israel to be suspended from FIFA and UEFA competitions

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A group of independent UN experts has called for Israel to be suspended from all international competitions organised by FIFA and UEFA, accusing the Jewish state of committing a "genocide" in Gaza. Their call comes amid increasing pressure from civil society, the sports community and even some European political leaders, AFP reports. • "Sport cannot ignore human rights violations" "Sports institutions must not turn a blind eye to serious human rights violations," said the three UN special