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Switzerland closes embassy in Turkey over terror alarm

This content was published on Feb 2, 2023 The Swiss government has temporarily closed its embassy and consulate in Turkey over concerns of a terrorist attack.

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Switzerland pledges CHF68 million to UN refugee agency

This content was published on Feb 1, 2023 The funds decided by the government cover Switzerland’s contribution to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees for 2023-2024.

How can Switzerland contribute to global peace at the UN Security Council?

Switzerland has been elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations’ Security Council. How can Switzerland make a contribution?

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What distinguishes war crimes from other criminal offences?

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Irwin Cotler: ‘Russia is in standing breach of the Genocide Convention’

This content was published on Jan 31, 2023 Lawyer Irwin Cotler is drafting a proposal for a special criminal tribunal for Ukraine. He believes Switzerland can play a part in achieving justice.

Damien Cottier brandit la Convention de Genève au Conseil de l Europe

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Special tribunal should prosecute Russia’s crimes in Ukraine, says Swiss lawmaker

This content was published on Jan 30, 2023 Peace is not possible in Ukraine without justice, says Swiss parliamentarian Damien Cottier, who works at the Council of Europe.

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German ambassador unimpressed by Swiss weapons stance

This content was published on Jan 30, 2023 Bern’s decision not to authorise the re-export of Swiss-made weapons to Ukraine is “incomprehensible”, said Michael Flügger.

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Swiss reject vast majority of Afghan visa applications

This content was published on Jan 29, 2023 Since the Taliban took power in Afghanistan in summer 2021, the number of applications for humanitarian visas in Switzerland has increased massively.

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Switzerland condemns violence in West Bank and Israel

This content was published on Jan 29, 2023 Switzerland “strongly condemns the escalation of violence and civilian casualties in the West Bank and Israel”.

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Switzerland demands justice for Syrian chemical attack

This content was published on Jan 27, 2023 Switzerland says it is critical to find out who was behind a 2018 chlorine gas attack that killed 43 civilians in Douma.

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