Cluster: Geopolitics

We agree with the EU on one point – we must get out of this dead end

This content was published on Sep 24, 2020 The announcement of a new European migration plan is a rare occasion to act, says MSF director of operations Christine Jamet.

Swiss President Simonetta Sommaruga gives a video speech to the UN General Assembly in New York on September 23, 2020

International Geneva

Swiss president blasts UN member states for ‘blocking’ decisions

This content was published on Sep 24, 2020 Simonetta Sommaruga has criticised United Nations member states for “standing in the way” of the global body’s work.

Foreign Affairs

Crypto affair prompts tensions between Switzerland and Sweden

This content was published on Sep 20, 2020 The fallout from the affair is directly behind Stockholm’s recent decision to cancel an official dinner, the SonntagsBlick claims.

O diplomata Paulo Sérgio Pinheiro na ONU

International Geneva

UN human rights veteran is a target in his native Brazil

This content was published on Sep 20, 2020 The Brazilian Paulo Sérgio Pinheiro is a high-profile human rights defender. Yet it is in his native country that he faces his greatest threat.

Foreign Affairs

Yemen warring parties travel to Switzerland to discuss prisoner releases

This content was published on Sep 19, 2020 Delegations from Yemen’s warring parties will meet in Switzerland on Thursday to discuss a United Nations-backed agreement on prisoner releases.

Foreign Affairs

No Swiss candidate in the running for top OSCE posts

This content was published on Sep 19, 2020 There are currently four vacancies at the top of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss help boost water supply in new Lesbos refugee camp

This content was published on Sep 18, 2020 Water ‘bladders’, sent from Switzerland, have begun providing drinking water at a new refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesbos.

International Geneva

Red Cross to cut almost 100 posts in Geneva

This content was published on Sep 18, 2020 The Swiss-run International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) will cut 95 posts owing to financial pressures linked to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The headquarters of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Geneva.

International Geneva

Red Cross faces Covid-related job cuts in Geneva

This content was published on Sep 16, 2020 The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is reportedly planning to cut dozens of posts owing to financial pressures linked to the pandemic.

A Palestinian child waits to recieve food supplies with her family in Gaza City.

Foreign Affairs

UNRWA boss warns of financial crisis impacting services

This content was published on Sep 16, 2020 The financial crisis at the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) could force it to halt certain services, Philippe Lazzarini has warned.

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