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UN criticises Switzerland over short torture sentences

This content was published on Jul 12, 2023 The UN Committee against Torture is carrying out a review of Switzerland on how it is implementing a related treaty.

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International Geneva

Inside Geneva: human rights and those who defend them – Mary Robinson

This content was published on Jul 11, 2023 For part two of our series on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Inside Geneva talks to Mary Robinson.

International Geneva

Mary Robinson, human rights champion

This content was published on Jul 11, 2023 In this week’s instalment of Inside Geneva, our correspondent Imogen Foulkes talks to former UN human rights commissioner Mary Robinson.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss embassy in Bolivia faces closure due to cost cuts

This content was published on Jul 10, 2023 The diplomatic withdrawal from Bolivia would come as part of wider savings measures affecting not just the foreign ministry but all government departments.

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky addressing Swiss parliament

Foreign Affairs

Zelensky showing ‘authoritarian traits’, says Swiss intelligence report

This content was published on Jul 9, 2023 Ukraine is at a “critical point” as it heads towards presidential elections in 2024, says a confidential report by the Federal Intelligence Service.

International Geneva

‘In 2023 governments woke up to the realities of AI’

This content was published on Jul 9, 2023 Artificial intelligence specialist Stuart Russell says time is running out to regulate the technology.

People navigating floods in Pakistan in September 2022

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland and Pakistan sign MOU on natural disaster prevention

This content was published on Jul 8, 2023 The MOU will allow for greater Swiss collaboration with Pakistan, which last year experienced flooding over a third of its territory.

Cecilia Erzuah with Sudanese children in Abyei

International Geneva

Female Ghanaian peacekeeper inspires women in Sudan

This content was published on Jul 8, 2023 UN soldier Cecilia Erzuah of Ghana talks about her award-winning work with the peacekeeping force in the disputed Sudanese region of Abyei.

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Foreign Affairs

Switzerland signs Sky Shield declaration of intent

This content was published on Jul 7, 2023 The Swiss Defence Minister Viola Amherd signed a declaration of intent on Friday to join the European Sky Shield air defence umbrella.

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Foreign Affairs

Switzerland signs memorandum to join European air defence system Sky Shield

This content was published on Jul 7, 2023 Switzerland’s Defence Minister Viola Amherd signed a memorandum of understanding to participate in the Sky Shield European air defence system.

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