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Switzerland to host US-mediated peace talks on Sudan

Photo of a man from the back overlooking a city in Sudan with smoke from fighting.

This content was published on Jul 24, 2024 The United States announced that Sudan’s army and the Rapid Support Forces are set to hold peace talks in Switzerland in mid-August.

International Geneva

Unlocking treatments for neglected diseases

This content was published on Jul 23, 2024 In the latest episode of our Inside Geneva podcast, we discuss inequalities in access to medicine and treatment for neglected diseases.

Justice minister Beat Jan in a dark blue suit in front of the swiss flag, speaks on the swiss parliament podium.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss justice minister advocates for greater sovereignty through bilateral agreements

This content was published on Jul 23, 2024 In a networked world, sovereignty can be enhanced by regulating relations with important partners, Jans wrote in a NZZ commentary on Tuesday.

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International Geneva

Summer profiles: unlocking treatment for neglected diseases

This content was published on Jul 23, 2024 On our Inside Geneva podcast, we talk to a doctor looking for treatments for some of the world’s most neglected diseases.

Foreign Affairs

Biden withdrawal: Swiss newspapers welcome ‘inevitable’ decision

This content was published on Jul 22, 2024 Better late than never – but US President Joe Biden’s decision on Sunday to pull out of the race for the White House was far too late, reckon the Swiss media.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss humanitarian office in Kabul to reopen in autumn

This content was published on Jul 21, 2024 The office was closed three years ago after the Taliban came to power.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss president attends European Political Community summit

This content was published on Jul 18, 2024 The fourth summit of the European Political Community (EPC) opened today at Blenheim Palace near Oxford.

Rega brings Ukrainian children suffering from cancer to Switzerland

Foreign Affairs

Ukrainian children flown to Switzerland for cancer treatment

This content was published on Jul 17, 2024 The Swiss air rescue service Rega flew two Ukrainian children with cancer to Switzerland from a hospital in Kyiv hit by Russian missiles.

Ignazio Cassis meets Russian counterpart in New York

Foreign Affairs

Swiss foreign minister briefs Russian counterpart on Ukraine peace summit

This content was published on Jul 17, 2024 Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis met with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in New York, during Russia's presidency of the UN Security Council.

Russian weapons and Swiss parts: Seco collaborates with companies

Foreign Affairs

Criminal proceedings filed over Swiss components in Russian weapons

This content was published on Jul 17, 2024 The Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs has opened more than 50 administrative criminal proceedings for violations of sanctions against Russia.

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