Cluster: Geopolitics

Should Switzerland close the case of a murdered Iranian diplomat?

This content was published on Jun 20, 2020 There is protest at Swiss judicial authorities' plan to close a murder case implicating Tehran.

International Geneva

Swiss could lead WHO coronavirus inquiry, suggests top official

This content was published on Jun 19, 2020 The investigation into the WHO response to coronavirus should be led by a national of a country like Switzerland, says a top official.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss hostage freed after Colombian army action

This content was published on Jun 19, 2020 A Swiss citizen who had been held by Colombian hostage takers for almost three months has been freed, the Swiss authorities have confirmed.

A man pulls a cart with used vehicle tyres

Foreign Affairs

Pandemic sets scene for parliamentary debate on development aid

This content was published on Jun 17, 2020 The Swiss development aid strategy has won initial approval in parliament in a climate of uncertainty over Covid-19 impacts.

International Geneva

Inside Geneva: In charge at the UN in trying times

This content was published on Jun 16, 2020 With questions swirling about the role of the United Nations and its agencies in today’s world, what’s it like to be in charge of one?

Foreign Affairs

Parliament extends and beefs up Swiss peacekeeping mission in Kosovo

This content was published on Jun 16, 2020 Lawmakers in Switzerland have approved an extension to the Swisscoy peacekeeping mission in Kosovo until the end of 2023. The armed peacekeeping force will also be strengthened.

World Health Organization headquarters in Geneva.

International Geneva

Outgoing Swiss ambassador praises WHO role during pandemic

This content was published on Jun 15, 2020 The impact of the coronavirus pandemic could have been much worse without the WHO, according to Swiss ambassador Valentin Zellweger.

view of the ceiling of the human rights council and the seats of the US delegation

International Geneva

Rights Council in Geneva to debate racism and police violence

This content was published on Jun 15, 2020 The UN Human Rights Council is to hold a debate about racism and following worldwide outrage about police violence in the US.

A US marine searches an Afghan man in Helmand Province (2009).

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland ‘regrets’ US sanctions against ICC employees

This content was published on Jun 13, 2020 Switzerland urges the United States to lift sanctions against ICC staff investigating whether US forces committed war crimes in Afghanistan.

International Geneva

Government agrees Swiss soldiers can support UN humanitarian demining

This content was published on Jun 12, 2020 A group of four Swiss army officers is set to help a United Nations agency in Geneva with its humanitarian demining activities.

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