Geopolitics

Switzerland defends racism record at UN rights council

This content was published on Oct 3, 2022 The Swiss Ambassador to the UN Human Rights Council has said that a report criticising structural racism in the country included “misunderstandings”.

Foreign Affairs

Brazil elections: Police split up supporters in Geneva

This content was published on Oct 3, 2022 Geneva police had to intervene on Sunday to separate supporters of right-wing Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro and his leftist rival Lula.

Female protestor in Bern holds up a sign saying Peace for Iran, Peace for the world.

Foreign Affairs

Hundreds of Swiss demonstrate against Iranian repression

This content was published on Oct 1, 2022 More than 1,000 people took to the Swiss streets to protest the death of a young woman in Iranian police custody last month.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland condemns Russian annexation of Ukraine regions

This content was published on Sep 30, 2022 The Swiss government has condemned Russia’s annexation of four Ukrainian regions, saying it is a serious violation of international law.

Foreign Affairs

Government wants command centre in case of ‘nuclear event’

This content was published on Sep 30, 2022 The Swiss government on Friday laid out responsibilities in case of a nuclear attack or nuclear disaster linked to the war in Ukraine.

Foreign Affairs

Parliament rejects unilateral Swiss sanctions

This content was published on Sep 30, 2022 The Swiss parliament has rejected a proposal that would have allowed Switzerland to unilaterally sanction countries and individuals.

Foreign Affairs

Is the criticism of Switzerland by Russian dissidents justified?

This content was published on Sep 30, 2022 Two Swiss politicians respond to criticism that Switzerland is hiding behind neutrality and granting loopholes to Putin's confidants.

Foreign Affairs

How Putin’s opponents see Switzerland

This content was published on Sep 30, 2022 How do the leading Russian opposition figures assess Switzerland's role in the war against Ukraine?

International Geneva

Woman to head Red Cross for the first time

This content was published on Sep 30, 2022 Mirjana Spoljaric Egger will become the first woman to head the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Complex challenges await her.

Foreign Affairs

Are Russian deserters entitled to asylum?

This content was published on Sep 29, 2022 Many have fled Russia to avoid being drafted into the army to fight in the war in Ukraine. They are not welcome everywhere.

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