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Switzerland urges Milosevic to hand over power

This content was published on Oct 5, 2000 Speaking after returning from Sweden, the Swiss foreign minister, Joseph Deiss, urged Milosevic to ensure a peaceful transition of power. He told German-Swiss television that the Yugoslav government should not use force against the people, or deny the will of the people. He made the statement as tens of thousands of opposition supporters stormed the…

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Government launches campaign against army cuts

This content was published on Oct 4, 2000 Ogi said on Wednesday there had already been sufficient cuts in the army, and any further reductions would endanger Swiss security. The initiative, which will come to a popular vote, seeks to reduce the government’s defence spending to half of its 1987 level. The initiative, promoted by left-wing and development aid groups, wants the funds…

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Parliament questions government commitment to human rights

This content was published on Oct 3, 2000 Parliamentarians in the House of Representatives praised the government for its human rights policy, but complained that there were serious shortcomings in its dealings with powerful countries with dubious human rights records. The centre-left described Swiss policy as often contradictory, saying the government criticised the human rights records of Turkey and China, but at the…

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Right-wing extremism: Ogi calls People’s Party to action

This content was published on Oct 1, 2000 The president and minister of defence, Ogi, asked the right-wing People’s Party to act decisively against all forms of racism emerging within the core of the party. Ogi recalled the proposal to monitor the party members in order to identify extremists. Last Friday, Ogi criticised his party. In the light of the defeat of the…

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UNdecided: Swiss parties consider United Nations membership

This content was published on Oct 1, 2000 On the one hand, the right-wing People’s Party and the Association for an Independent and Neutral Switzerland are firm in their opinion that Switzerland’s interests are best served by adopting a neutral stance and staying out of the international organisation. On the other hand, a large number of other parties on the centre, right and…

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Artists help refugee children to play

This content was published on Sep 30, 2000 This most fundamental right is enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Yet it is denied to millions of children around the world. The exhibition, Playgrounds and Toys for refugee Children, aims to highlight the right to play for all children, as well as provide playgrounds and educational toys for those living in refugee…

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Humanitarian flight ends in failure

This content was published on Sep 29, 2000 Ruth-Gaby Vermot (Social Democrats) and Patrice Mugny (Green Party) are returning to Switzerland after failing to reach Iraq. The flight was due to be the fourth in a week to go to Baghdad to protest against United Nations sanctions against Iraq. Aircraft from France, Russia and Jordan have already defied the embargo. The association “Children…

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This week in Switzerland

This content was published on Sep 29, 2000 The week began with a series of crucial votes on immigration and energy policy. The electorate rejected a proposal to limit the proportion of foreigners to 18 per cent of the population, much to the relief of the government and business community. Voters also turned down plans to introduce a levy on the use of…

Swiss see own debate on Europe reflected in Danish vote

This content was published on Sep 29, 2000 On the same day Denmark voted against the euro in a referendum on Thursday, Swiss voters learned they will soon be called to the polls too to decide on European integration. In Switzerland’s case the question is on whether to join the European Union (EU). On Thursday, the senate threw out a compromise that would…

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Artists help refugee children to play

This content was published on Sep 29, 2000 This most fundamental right is enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Yet it is denied to millions of children around the world. The exhibition, Playgrounds and Toys for refugee Children, aims to highlight the right to play for all children, as well as provide playgrounds and educational toys for those living in refugee…

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