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The UN Refugee Convention turns 70

The UN Refugee Convention was signed in Geneva in 1951.

This content was published on Jul 28, 2021 The international treaty has allowed many lives to be saved, but the international community must uphold its principles, says the UN Refugee Agency.

tombstone on the grave of lawyer Sergei Magnitsky,

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland drops Russia graft probe triggered by Magnitsky case

This content was published on Jul 27, 2021 Swiss prosecutors have dropped a probe into alleged Russian graft in a case that has been linked to the death of Sergei Magnitsky.

International Geneva

Top health official defends Swiss record on fair vaccine access

This content was published on Jul 27, 2021 Top Swiss health official Virginie Masserey has defended Switzerland's vaccine policy against suggestions it is being too selfish.

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Afghanistan: What future?

This content was published on Jul 27, 2021 More women and children in Afghanistan have been killed in the first six months of 2021 than in any first half year since 2009.

Afghanistan: The forever war?

This content was published on Jul 27, 2021 Some call the war in Afghanistan "the forever war". Our podcast asks what the future might look like.

Foreign Affairs

Mongolian politician re-elected despite Swiss fraud conviction

This content was published on Jul 26, 2021 Mongolian politician Borkhuu Delgersaikhan has been convicted of document fraud by a Swiss court – a trial he had previously tried to censor.

Foreign Affairs

What’s hindering Swiss diaspora help for Kosovo?

This content was published on Jul 26, 2021 Political change in Kosovo has stoked hopes among the diaspora in Switzerland that things are finally going to improve in the country.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland sends Covid medical aid to Indonesia

This content was published on Jul 24, 2021 A Swiss cargo aircraft carrying 600 oxygen concentrators left Zurich for Jakarta on Saturday.

International Geneva

US, Russia to hold high-level talks in Geneva

This content was published on Jul 24, 2021 The Strategic Stability Dialogue agreed by Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin will take place in the Swiss city next Wednesday.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss, Japanese leaders agree to explore trade deal upgrade

This content was published on Jul 24, 2021 Swiss President Guy Parmelin said economic ties between the two countries were strong after meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga.

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