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ICRC told it can carry on work in Afghanistan

This content was published on Sep 12, 2021 Taliban leaders have assured the International Committee of the Red Cross that it can continue its humanitarian work in Afghanistan.

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How the UN has helped counter terrorism since 9/11

This content was published on Sep 11, 2021 UN efforts over the past 20 years have helped fight terrorism but also fuelled tensions on human rights.

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Swiss focus in Haiti switches from relief to reconstruction

This content was published on Sep 10, 2021 Switzerland has ended its emergency aid to Haiti, which was struck by a deadly earthquake in mid August. It is now focusing on reconstruction work.

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Geneva court convicts Kuwaiti Olympic official of fraud

This content was published on Sep 10, 2021 Swiss criminal court has convicted international sports powerbroker Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah of forgery,.

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ICRC counts on dialogue with Taliban in Afghanistan

This content was published on Sep 10, 2021 The ICRC is counting on talks with the Taliban to be able to continue its work in Afghanistan, says its president, Peter Maurer.

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Protesters against online surveillance in Washington, D.C.

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How 9/11 shaped internet governance

This content was published on Sep 9, 2021 The online surveillance that followed 9/11 shifted perceptions of the internet and policy debates.

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Swiss scale up training for international peacekeepers

This content was published on Sep 8, 2021 It agreed to extend an accord to support the International Peace Support Training CentreExternal link in Kenya. As part of the agreement, the agreement aims to facilitate cooperation between the centre in Nairobi, Kenya, and three international peace institutions in the Swiss city of Geneva, notably the Centre for Security PolicyExternal link, the International Centre…

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Swiss boost aid to crisis-stricken Afghanistan

This content was published on Sep 8, 2021 The government on Wednesday approved an additional CHF33 million ($36 million) to bolster aid on the ground and alleviate the suffering of the Afghan population. In all, Switzerland has earmarked CHF60 million for Afghanistan over the next 16 months. “The top priority is to protect and care for displaced persons in Afghanistan and neighbouring countries,” the government said in a statement. …

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Post 9/11: When the world became a ‘human rights free zone’

This content was published on Sep 7, 2021 What have been the consequences of counterterrorism efforts, in particular for human rights?

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