Cluster: Geopolitics

Middle East: “Clear evidence” of possible war crimes in Israel and Gaza

This content was published on Oct 10, 2023 They have been gathering and preserving evidence since Saturday and the launch of the Hamas offensive against Israel. “Those who violated international law and targeted civilians must answer for their crimes”, said the three members of the International Commission of Inquiry on Israel and the Palestinian Territories in Geneva on Tuesday. They called for the…

Foreign Affairs

Mounting pressure for Swiss ban on Hamas

This content was published on Oct 10, 2023 The commission has unanimously adopted submitted two corresponding motions, as various media reported on Tuesday. The motion text leaves open how the Federal Council should implement the Hamas ban. Previous attempts by Swiss parliamentarians to classify Hamas as a terrorist group have failed. “The massive attacks of Hamas on Israel show that Hamas can only be…

International Geneva

Israel’s complete closure of the Gaza Strip criticised in Geneva

This content was published on Oct 10, 2023 It is forbidden under international humanitarian law to deprive people of what they need to survive.

Foreign Affairs

Peace and reconciliation: how Colombia wants to put the war behind it

This content was published on Oct 10, 2023 Two perpetrators and two victims of the Colombian civil war present the painstakingly negotiated peace process together in Switzerland.

Foreign Affairs

Introducing the players

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Israeli-Palestinian war revives Hamas debate in neutral Switzerland

This content was published on Oct 9, 2023 Should Switzerland declare the Palestinian militant group Hamas a terrorist organisation? The debate is being revived in the Alpine nation.

Foreign Affairs

Bern organises SWISS repatriation flight for citizens in Israel

This content was published on Oct 9, 2023 A special flight from Tel Aviv to Zurich is planned for Swiss nationals on Tuesday.

Tel Aviv apartment window destroyed by rocket

Foreign Affairs

Swiss tour operators cancel trips to Israel

This content was published on Oct 9, 2023 Travel agencies are also working to repatriate Swiss tourists.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland examines aid for earthquake zone in Afghanistan

This content was published on Oct 9, 2023 After several severe earthquakes in Afghanistan with more than 2,000 dead, Switzerland has announced possible aid for the crisis-stricken country.

International Geneva

Litmus test for Human Rights Council as Russia bids for seat

This content was published on Oct 9, 2023 On Tuesday the UN General Assembly will vote for 15 new members of the Human Rights Council. Russia and China are among the candidates.

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