Cluster: Geopolitics

Does the Human Rights Council ever criticise the West?

Angolan delegate in HRC conference room during racism debate

This content was published on Feb 25, 2022 Some developing countries feel they are unfairly targeted at the United Nations Human Rights Council. We look at whether it is biased.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland insists on separate bilateral deals with EU

This content was published on Feb 25, 2022 Switzerland has firmly shut the door on a single charter governing relations with the European Union but is prepared to renegotiate a host of existing treaties.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland condemns Russian ‘invasion’ in strongest terms

This content was published on Feb 24, 2022 The Swiss foreign ministry has issued a statement strongly condemning Russia’s actions in Ukraine as an “invasion”.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss hesitant to impose sanctions on Russia over Ukraine crisis

This content was published on Feb 23, 2022 The Swiss government wants to ensure that the country will not be misused to dodge the sanctions against Russia taken by the EU.

Foreign Affairs

Ukrainians in Switzerland express their fears

This content was published on Feb 23, 2022 The situation in Ukraine is coming to a dramatic head. What do Ukrainians in Switzerland think about it?

People gather beside bodies of suspected Taliban fighters killed in an airstrike

Foreign Affairs

Report: Swiss Pilatus planes used for attacks in Afghanistan

This content was published on Feb 23, 2022 Swiss-built Pilatus aircraft have been involved in attacks in Afghanistan, according to a joint investigation by a network of Swiss journalists.

Transport Minister Sommaruga wearing yellow hard hat

Foreign Affairs

Swiss minister stresses European cooperation on railway network

This content was published on Feb 23, 2022 Transport Minister Simonetta Sommaruga says Switzerland plays a key role for the railway network in the EU.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss mull sanctions over Russia’s aggression against Ukraine

This content was published on Feb 22, 2022 The Swiss foreign ministry has accused Russia of breaking international law and violating Ukraine's territorial integrity over two breakaway regions.

International Geneva

What can the Human Rights Council do for you?

This content was published on Feb 22, 2022 Next week the United Nations’ big annual set piece on human rights begins; the spring session of the UN Human Rights Council.

International Geneva

What does the Human Rights Council mean to victims of atrocities?

This content was published on Feb 22, 2022 Though the council cannot impose sanctions or prosecute rights abusers, it remains hugely important for victims of rights violations.

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