Cluster: Geopolitics

Red Cross urges protection for Syrian civilians

Millions of civilians have been caught up in the Syrian civil war

This content was published on Dec 8, 2024 The International Committee of the Red Cross has called on warring parties in Syria to respect the rights of civilians caught up in the conflict.

Alain Berset promises Ukrainian president a special envoy

Foreign Affairs

Swiss Council of Europe head offers envoy for Ukraine children

This content was published on Dec 7, 2024 Ukraine has been promised a special envoy for children by Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset.

Foreign Affairs

Amnesty calls on Switzerland to exert pressure on Israel

This content was published on Dec 5, 2024 Non-governmental organisation Amnesty International is calling on Switzerland to exert public pressure on Israel.

International Geneva

International Geneva aims to cut CO2 emissions by a third

This content was published on Dec 5, 2024 Nearly 40 players from international Geneva have pledged to reduce their CO2 emissions by an average of one-third by 2030.

International Geneva

Switzerland to host Middle East conference on international humanitarian law

This content was published on Dec 5, 2024 The conference, planned for March, is likely to have a considerable political impact, notably on an arms embargo against Israel.

Javier Milei attended the 54th World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos in January 2024.

Foreign Affairs

Argentina’s Milei to visit Switzerland in January 2025

This content was published on Dec 4, 2024 Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei plans to visit Switzerland on January 24, 2025 to attend an event organised by the Liberal Institute in Zurich.

UN emergency aid office expects 305 million people in need next year

International Geneva

UN appeals for more funds to assist 305 million people in need

This content was published on Dec 4, 2024 The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) estimates that around 305 million people will need aid in 2025.

Syrian opposition fighters stand on a seized Syrian army armoured vehicle on the outskirts of Hama, Syria, 3, December 2024.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland demands immediate halt to hostilities in Syria

This content was published on Dec 4, 2024 The Swiss foreign ministry has called for an immediate end to hostilities in Syria. International humanitarian law must be respected, it declared via the social media platform X on Tuesday.

First green light for 96.11 million to rebuild Ukraine

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland edges closer to CHF96m Ukraine reconstruction package

This content was published on Dec 3, 2024 The Swiss Senate has approved a CHF96.11 million credit that will help finance the reconstruction of war-torn Ukraine.

Councils no longer want S status for all Ukrainian refugees

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland mulls S status restrictions for Ukrainian refugees

This content was published on Dec 3, 2024 Switzerland’s parliament wants in future to restrict the issuance of Ukrainian S permits to refugees fleeing parts of the war-torn country.

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