Geopolitics

Swiss senators back overhaul of weapons exports rules

This content was published on Jun 7, 2023 One parliamentary chamber has approved a plan to allow buyers of Swiss weapons to re-export them to countries like Ukraine.

Foreign Affairs

Kakhovka dam: Swiss warn of serious long-term consequences

This content was published on Jun 7, 2023 A state of emergency has been imposed in parts of Ukraine’s Kherson region following the destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam and widescale flooding.

International Geneva

Qatar heads UN labour conference despite poor rights record

This content was published on Jun 6, 2023 Qatar’s labour minister, whose name is mentioned in the “Qatargate” scandal, will steer the UN conference responsible for advancing global work norms.

International Geneva

Ex-minister called to help steer Swiss Red Cross out of crisis

This content was published on Jun 4, 2023 Ex-minister Simonetta Sommaruga is being called to head the crisis-hit Swiss Red Cross and has shown interest, reports the NZZ am Sonntag.

International Geneva

Troubled ICRC asking Swiss government for help, says newspaper

This content was published on Jun 4, 2023 The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is in financial difficulties and has reportedly asked the Swiss government for help.

Foreign Affairs

How one woman in Switzerland is helping the Ukraine health service

This content was published on Jun 4, 2023 Basel resident Helen Ramscar has raised enough money since the war began to send ambulances and other urgent medical equipment to Ukraine.

International Geneva

Swiss Red Cross president steps down after damning report

This content was published on Jun 2, 2023 The President of the Swiss Red Cross has resigned for “health reasons” following heavy criticism of her leadership style.

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Foreign Affairs

Swiss parliament rejects proposal to export weapons to Ukraine

This content was published on Jun 2, 2023 The Swiss House of Representatives has rejected a proposal to authorise re-exporting Swiss-made war materiel to Ukraine.

View of child soldier in Monrovia, Liberia, from 2003.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss court upholds ruling against former Liberian warlord

This content was published on Jun 1, 2023 A Swiss court has upheld a guilty verdict for war crimes against an ex-Liberian rebel commander and also convicted him of crimes against humanity.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland postpones EU talks until after October federal elections

This content was published on Jun 1, 2023 Planned talks between Switzerland and the EU to rebuild ties have been postponed until the end of October.

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