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After Hamas, Switzerland mulls banning Hezbollah

After Hamas, a commission wants to ban Hezbollah

This content was published on Oct 12, 2024 A committee in Switzerland's senate is pushing for a ban on Hezbollah, a Lebanon-based militia and sworn enemy of Israel.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland is not neutral on the death penalty

This content was published on Oct 10, 2024 Fewer and fewer countries are applying the death penalty but executions are on the rise. Switzerland wants to abolish capital punishment worldwide.

International Geneva

Switzerland elected to UN Human Rights Council after five-year absence

This content was published on Oct 9, 2024 Switzerland will return to the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council from January next year until the end of 2027.

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International Geneva

The United Nations’ Pact for the Future: from negotiation to action?

This content was published on Oct 9, 2024 In a situation plagued by conflicts and global risks on the planet and in the outer space, one could feed in skepticism about the UN.

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Foreign Affairs

Kosovo Serbs to be allowed visa-free entry to Switzerland for short stays

This content was published on Oct 9, 2024 Kosovo Serbs will be able to travel to Switzerland for stays of up to 90 days without a visa.

Seven million more for humanitarian aid in Lebanon and Syria

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland to step up humanitarian aid to Lebanon and Syria

This content was published on Oct 9, 2024 The Swiss government decided to allocate an additional CHF7 million to the two countries in response to the escalating violence in the Middle East.

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Foreign Affairs

Guterres condemns Israel’s plan to label UNRWA a terrorist organisation

This content was published on Oct 9, 2024 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has spoken out against a law proposed by the Israeli parliament that would classify UNRWA as a terrorist organisation.

International Geneva

One year since October 7, seen from Geneva

This content was published on Oct 7, 2024 One year ago, Israel suffered a terrorist attack carried out by Hamas, from Gaza. The shock, suffering, and trauma were immense and Israel responded.

President Viola Amherd commemorates the victims of October 7

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Swiss President remembers victims of October 7 attack

This content was published on Oct 7, 2024 One year after the attack on Israel by Hamas, Swiss President Viola Amherd remembered the victims and called for the release of all hostages.

Russian soldiers fighting in the war in Ukraine

Foreign Affairs

Russia opens criminal case against Swiss journalist for crossing Kursk border

This content was published on Oct 7, 2024 The Russian secret service has opened proceedings against Swiss journalist Kurt Pelda for crossing the state border in the Kursk region.

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