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International Red Cross confirms release of 19 Palestinian detainees

This content was published on Dec 1, 2023 The ICRC revealed on Friday its successful facilitation of the release and transfer of 19 Palestinian detainees from Israeli detention centers.

UN Human Rights Commissioner Volker Türk

International Geneva

Volker Türk: ‘If there is one single message, it’s the centrality of human rights’

This content was published on Nov 30, 2023 Who could have prepared Volker Türk, the current UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, for his eventful first year in office?

Collage of forensic doctors and trainees in Switzerland and in Cameroon

Foreign Affairs

Why legal medicine in Africa needs a boost

This content was published on Nov 30, 2023 Many countries in Africa have few practising forensic pathologists. One medical institute in Switzerland is working to change this.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland to boost Kosovo Force next year

This content was published on Nov 29, 2023 Switzerland will send 20 more soldiers to KFOR (Kosovo Force) in Kosovo from April 2024.

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Fabrizio Carboni: ‘People tend to believe we can do things that we cannot do’

This content was published on Nov 29, 2023 The ICRC facilitates the release of hostages held in Gaza, a delicate operation made possible by its neutrality. But its work remains misunderstood.

Foreign Affairs

Swisscoy: How Swiss participation in Kosovo peace mission lays bare the neutrality debate

This content was published on Nov 29, 2023 The Swisscoy mission has been present in Kosovo since 1999. It is a key to understanding the Swiss neutrality debates.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland joins taskforce aimed at countering flow of money to Hamas

This content was published on Nov 29, 2023 Switzerland has joined an international taskforce aimed at countering the flow of money to the militant Palestinian group.

International Geneva

Volker Türk; 55 conflicts in the world and one UN Human Rights Chief

This content was published on Nov 28, 2023 Imogen Foulkes caught up with UN Human Rights Commissioner Volker Türk. They talked about his recent trip to Rafah and the importance of respecting human rights.

Foreign Affairs

Amnesty International slams Switzerland for its treatment of Palestinian NGOs

This content was published on Nov 28, 2023 The human rights organisation Amnesty International has criticised Switzerland's dealings with Palestinian NGOs.

Foreign Affairs

BNP Paribas subsidiary fined maximum amount over Swiss franc loans

This content was published on Nov 28, 2023 BNP Paribas Personal Finance (BNPPF) was found guilty of concealing the risks of its Helvet Immo Swiss franc loan.

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