(GENEVA, SWITZERLAND) — George Clooney’s fiancee Amal Alamuddin has turned down an offer to join human rights experts in probing Israel’s Gaza offensive and investigating alleged human rights violations and war crimes in Gaza.
The United Nations offered the position as one of three top experts appointed to a commission by the UN Human Rights Council, which ordered the investigation last month.
“I am honored to have received the offer, but given existing commitments – including eight ongoing cases – unfortunately could not accept this role,” said Alamuddin. ‘I wish my colleagues who will serve on the commission courage and strength in their endeavors.”
Alamuddin went on to say she was horrified by the situation in the occupied Gaza Strip, particularly the civilian casualties that have been caused.
“I strongly believe that there should be an independent investigation and accountability for crimes that have been committed,” she said.
Alamuddin has previously worked with the international tribunal examining the assassination of former Lebanese prime minister Rafik Hariri and assisted ex-UN head Kofi Annan in efforts to make peace in Syria.
She is reportedly due to wed Clooney in September.