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Switzerland defends its sanctions track record against Russia

This content was published on May 26, 2023 Swiss Secretary for Economic Affairs Helen Budliger Artieda has rejected criticism that Switzerland isn’t doing enough to freeze Russian assets.

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Swiss minister defends peace missions at UN Security Council

This content was published on May 26, 2023 Swiss Defence Minister Viola Amherd has called for more sustainable funding to bolster peacekeeping missions in UN speech.

A Swiss military observer keeps watch over the Golan Heights in Israel

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Swiss military observers keep watch over the Middle East

This content was published on May 25, 2023 Switzerland is playing an important role in peacekeeping in the Middle East by monitoring the security situation.

Swiss Major General Patrick Gauchat, head of UNTSO

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Swiss UN boss on peacekeeping challenges in the Middle East

This content was published on May 25, 2023 The Swiss head of the United Nations’ oldest peacekeeping organisation explains why monitoring a ceasefire in the Middle East is so important.

Swiss military observer Livio Räber on a weapons check patrol

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The hunt for illegal weapons

This content was published on May 25, 2023 Recent violence in the Middle East has underlined the need for UN peacekeepers there, including four Swiss.

Swiss government supports selling tanks back to Germany

This content was published on May 24, 2023 The Swiss government will ask parliament for permission to re-sell 25 battle tanks back to Germany.

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Red Cross to cut 1,800 jobs worldwide

This content was published on May 24, 2023 The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is carrying out larger than expected cuts to humanitarian staff and offices.

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Swiss presidency of UN Security Council ‘works well’

This content was published on May 23, 2023 Switzerland currently chairs the United Nations Security Council, the first time since becoming a full member of the UN in 2002.

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Swiss-NATO researchers test reconnaissance technologies

This content was published on May 23, 2023 Specialists from the Swiss army and NATO countries took part in joint research experiments in eastern Switzerland in mid-May.

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Switzerland and ICRC warn of digital threats in conflict zones

This content was published on May 23, 2023 “New technologies can reduce the burden on civilian populations,” Berset told ambassadors and state representatives on Monday night. “But they also bring new threats, like disinformation or illegal surveillance.” Artificial intelligence (AI) can lead to more violence if used maliciously, while exchanging civilian data can leave them more vulnerable, he said. Berset is in New…

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