Swiss foreign minister accused of complicity in Gaza war crimes
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Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis has been denounced to the International Criminal Court (ICC) by 25 Swiss lawyers for complicity in crimes committed by Israel in Gaza.
Tense scenes at Iranian embassy in Bern as police use tear gas
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Protests were held in Zurich and Bern on Tuesday against the Iranian regime. In Bern, police intervened outside the Iranian embassy.
Inside Geneva special: a bonfire of international law
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The new year has started with some momentous events. Israel has banned dozens of aid agencies. What are the consequences?
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The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, signed in October, ended two years of war in the Gaza Strip. Aid to Gaza has increased but is still far from enough, say UN organisations and NGOs.
Amnesty criticises police violence at Bern Gaza demo
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Amnesty International Switzerland has criticised the police intervention at a Gaza demonstration in Bern in October as unjustified and excessive.
Swiss Eurovision winner Nemo returns trophy owing to participation of Israel
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For Nemo, Israel’s continued participation in the Eurovision Song Contest is a contradiction to the ideals and values of the singing competition.
More injured children from Gaza arrive in Switzerland
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On Friday, 13 injured children from Gaza arrived in Geneva and Zurich before being sent for treatment to various hospitals across the country.
Support for pro-Palestinian musician sacked by Swiss orchestra
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An open letter has been launched in support of a musician who was dismissed by the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande after wearing a keffiyeh at the end of a performance.
Zurich government rejects proposal to take in Gaza children
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The Zurich cantonal government is sticking to its guns: it does not want to take in any injured children from Gaza. The security concerns are too great.
