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UN body puts illegal adoptions in new, criminal light

More than 700 children from Sri Lanka were adopted in Switzerland, some of them illegally.

This content was published on Aug 30, 2021 A UN human rights expert, says a report into illegal adoptions from Sri Lanka shows a connection between trafficking and enforced disappearances.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland refuses to extradite businessman to Russia

This content was published on Aug 30, 2021 Switzerland rejects Moscow extradition bid for Russian businessman Vladislav Klyushin.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland confirms official end to Afghan evacuations

This content was published on Aug 27, 2021 Bern has now ended its evacuations from Afghanistan after bringing 387 people to Switzerland over two weeks.

Foreign Affairs

Taliban rise will fuel other extremist groups, warns Afghan ambassador

This content was published on Aug 27, 2021 The chaos in Kabul will quickly have consequences for Western democracies, especially in terms of security, says the Afghan ambassador.

Foreign Affairs

What’s next for the women of Afghanistan?

This content was published on Aug 27, 2021 Many Afghan women fear that the past could repeat itself as Western countries, including Switzerland, struggle to respond to the Taliban’s return.

Foreign Affairs

Afghan women face an uncertain future

This content was published on Aug 27, 2021 The Taliban's strict interpretation of Islamic law made life very difficult for women when they last ruled.

International Geneva

The opening of a Syrian Kurdish ‘representation office’ in Geneva stirs tensions

This content was published on Aug 25, 2021 The autonomous entity in north-eastern Syria, unrecognised by any state, is seeking to build relations with international players in Geneva.

Foreign ministers of Oman and Switzerland posing in front of building with flags

Foreign Affairs

Swiss host platform for talks on Middle East and North Africa

This content was published on Aug 24, 2021 Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis and his counterpart from Oman have participated in a Middle East Mediterranean forum in Switzerland.

International Geneva

Afghanistan: aid agencies are staying

This content was published on Aug 24, 2021 The troops have left Afghanistan but aid agencies say they’re staying. How will that work, with the Taliban back in control?

International Geneva

Afghanistan: aid agencies reaffirm their commitment

This content was published on Aug 24, 2021 Aid agencies in Afghanistan are continuing to work. The UN says it has no plans to reduce its staff neither does the ICRC.

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