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How the heightened IS terror threat affects Switzerland

This content was published on Mar 25, 2024 Switzerland remains on heightened alert against possible terror attacks.

Israeli soldiers outside an UNRWA building in Gaza.

Foreign Affairs

UNRWA chief denounces mistreatment and torture by Israel

This content was published on Mar 24, 2024 The head of the United Nations Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) has repeated his accusations of mistreatment by Israel against staff of the UN agency who have been arrested in Gaza.

The United Nations Office at Geneva is facing a severe funding shortfall,

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UN Office at Geneva must save CHF14 million due to cashflow crisis

This content was published on Mar 23, 2024 The United Nations Office at Geneva must save $15.5 million (CHF13.9 million) due to an ongoing liquidity crisis. Some of the buildings at its European headquarters are to be temporarily closed.

A policeman guards the burned Crocus City Hall concert venue following a terrorist attack in Krasnogorsk, outside Moscow, Russia, on March 23, 2024.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland ‘horrified’ by Moscow concert hall attack

This content was published on Mar 23, 2024 The Swiss foreign ministry says it is ‘horrified” by the deadly attack on a concert near Moscow on Friday night that killed at least 93 people and injured dozens more.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss foreign minister: Ukraine peace event still in ‘exploratory’ phase

This content was published on Mar 22, 2024 Despite the ongoing efforts by Swiss officials, organising a peace conference for Ukraine is complicated.

Foreign Affairs

Director of Swiss development agency denied access to Gaza Strip

This content was published on Mar 22, 2024 Patrizia Danzi is among various European diplomats who have been denied access to the war-torn enclave.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss foreign minister wraps up visit to East Africa

This content was published on Mar 22, 2024 Ignazio Cassis visited Kenya, Ethiopia, and Djibouti this week for talks on bilateral relations and regional security.

Foreign Affairs

Aid organisations call for release of Swiss funds for UNRWA

This content was published on Mar 22, 2024 With famine looming in Gaza, 17 aid organisations have called for the rapid release of Swiss funds for UNRWA.

Foreign Affairs

Is Swiss water aid for Jordan just a drop in the ocean?

This content was published on Mar 22, 2024 No issue is as crucial for the Jordanian royal family as ensuring water for the population. Switzerland is now trying to help.

Martin Griffiths, a man with white hair and glasses, is wearing a black suit jacket, blue shirt and black and white checked tie. He sits in front of the blue and white UN flag. The flag features a pair of olive branches and a map of the world. Griffiths’ left hand is raised as he speaks into a microphone in front of him.

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UN aid chief urges Switzerland to do more to promote peace

This content was published on Mar 21, 2024 UN aid chief Martin Griffiths says Switzerland should get more involved in humanitarian aid and international dialogue.

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