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Genocide in Rwanda: Swiss showed ‘ambivalence between words and actions’

Painting titled "Rwanda 1994" by Cameroonian artist Barthelemy Toguo at the show Unlimited in the context of the international art show Art Basel, in Basel, Switzerland, on Thursday, June 14, 2018.

This content was published on May 14, 2024 Historian Thanushiyah Korn explains Switzerland's role as a key development actor in Rwanda before the 1994 genocide that claimed over 800,000 lives.

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Geneva to host US-China talks on the risks of AI

This content was published on May 13, 2024 In many cases, China's use of AI undermines the national security of the US and its allies, according to a US government representative.

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Is Geneva still the capital of peace?

This content was published on May 13, 2024 As multilateral diplomacy and Swiss neutrality come under pressure, Geneva’s reputation as a place of peace is also at risk.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland abstains from vote on Palestinian bid for full UN membership

This content was published on May 11, 2024 On Friday, Switzerland abstained from the vote at the General Assembly on granting the Palestinians new rights at the United Nations (UN).

The exterior of the Federal Asylum Centre, a short, light-coloured building, in Zurich.

Foreign Affairs

North African asylum claims fall after rapid Swiss processing

This content was published on May 10, 2024 The accelerated procedure, now out of its test phase, has resulted in a significant drop in applications from North African countries.

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How America shaped Geneva’s international role

This content was published on May 10, 2024 Thanks to Woodrow Wilson, the League of Nations came to Geneva. But even after the American Civil War the city was already the scene of a milestone in international law.

Polish President Andrzej Duda (L) and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (R) attend a press conference during their meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine, 13 April 2022.

Foreign Affairs

Various leaders confirm participation at Ukraine peace conference

This content was published on May 8, 2024 The presidents of Poland, Finland, and Latvia and the prime ministers of Spain and Belgium will be at the Swiss-hosted talks in mid-June.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss government proposes CHF10 million UNRWA donation

This content was published on May 8, 2024 After months of debate, Switzerland plans to give CHF10 million ($11 million) to the UN agency this year, rather than the CHF20 million initially foreseen.

A man uses a laptop with bright keyboard, in Zurich, Switzerland, on March 5, 2019. (KEYSTONE/Christian Beutler) Ein Mann benutzt ein Laptop mit leuchtender Tastatur, am 5. Maerz 2019 in Zuerich. (KEYSTONE/Christian Beutler)

Foreign Affairs

Russian software used by Swiss federal departments raises security concerns

This content was published on May 8, 2024 A software decryption system used by two Swiss federal departments is linked to a Russian company active in the field of digital investigations.

A blowing flag with the emblem of the Red Cross on top of the headquarters of the International Committee of the Red Cross ICRC in Geneva, Switzerland

International Geneva

Red Cross: 22 staff killed in Middle East since October

This content was published on May 8, 2024 The Red Cross and Red Crescent network in Gaza and Israel has lost 22 staff members since last October, the Swiss Red Cross (SRC) said on Wednesday.

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