Cluster: Geopolitics

Swiss diplomat to intervene in Sri Lanka embassy abduction row

The Swiss embassy worker, with pink shawl, being escorted to a court in Colombo.

This content was published on Dec 19, 2019 The alleged abduction and intimidation of the Swiss embassy worker last month has resulted in a diplomatic spat between the two countries. It is alleged that the woman was threatened in order to force her to disclose “embassy-related information”. This is believed to be connected to a high-ranking Sri Lankan police officer who fled to…

International Geneva

UN body asks Switzerland not to deport Chilean campaigner

This content was published on Dec 19, 2019 Paillalef approached the UN body after Switzerland rejected her bid for asylum last year and ordered her to return to her country of birth. But the Committee ruled on Thursday that this would put her at risk of being subjected to torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment, as suffered by various members of…

Foreign Affairs

No British ministers at WEF but possibly Trump

This content was published on Dec 18, 2019 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has forbidden ministers from attending the annual WEF gathering of the global elite in Davos next month.

International Geneva

Inside Geneva: Humanitarians and counter-terror laws

This content was published on Dec 17, 2019 Humanitarian organisations must talk with everyone in the field, including groups that have been labelled terrorists. How do they do it?

International Geneva

WTO faces uncertain future after appeals court shuts down

This content was published on Dec 17, 2019 The World Trade Organization (WTO) is in crisis after the collapse of its appeals court this month following heavy pressure from the United States.

International Geneva

Inside the WTO

This content was published on Dec 17, 2019 Mark Henley captures the unique atmosphere inside the Geneva-based World Trade Organization (WTO).

Léman Express to cut Geneva traffic jams

This content was published on Dec 16, 2019 Largest cross-border regional rail network in Europe launched in Geneva.

Opinion

International Geneva

A broke intern’s guide to enjoying Geneva

This content was published on Dec 16, 2019 Geneva has a reputation for being one of the most expensive cities in the world. But the reality can be quite different, says UN intern Amanda Haydar.

Rohingya refugee children attend a UNHCR-funded school in Klang, near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

International Geneva

Landmark forum seeks ‘better answers’ to refugee response

This content was published on Dec 16, 2019 The first-ever “Global Refugee Forum” opens in Geneva on Monday to identify practical solutions to improve the lives of refugees and host communities.

Foreign Affairs

First woman appointed head of Swiss development agency

This content was published on Dec 13, 2019 The government has appointed Patricia Danzi as director general of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation.

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