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‘As long as people are protesting in the street, the coup isn’t over’

This content was published on Apr 1, 2021 The UN Special Envoy for Myanmar wants to bring the generals involved in the Myanmar coup to the negotiating table.

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Trespasser arrested at Swiss embassy in Washington

This content was published on Mar 31, 2021 An intruder gained entry to the Swiss embassy in WashingtonExternal link trying to access the nearby ambassador’s residence. The Swiss foreign ministry on Tuesday confirmed news reports about the incident. The ministry said the man was denied entry on Monday and subsequently jumped the exterior security fence. Security forces chased after the man and arrested him. He was identified as holder of identity papers from the US state of…

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Swiss maintain aid commitment to Syria

This content was published on Mar 31, 2021 Switzerland has pledged CHF60 million ($63.8 million) for humanitarian aid to the population in Syria and its neighbouring countries.

International Geneva

Krähenbühl to return to the Red Cross

This content was published on Mar 27, 2021 Pierre Krähenbühl, former commissioner general of the UNRWA, is taking on a new role with the ICRC.

International Geneva

Will Sri Lanka human rights report change Swiss asylum policy?

This content was published on Mar 24, 2021 As Switzerland supports UN moves to get tougher on Sri Lankan human rights abuses, we ask if this will affect its asylum policy.

Foreign Affairs

Tibetan groups criticise Switzerland’s ‘passive’ new China strategy

This content was published on Mar 23, 2021 Tibetan organisations in Switzerland are disillusioned with the recently announced Swiss government strategy towards China.

International Geneva

Syria ten years on: Were chances for peace missed?

This content was published on Mar 23, 2021 The war in Syria began 10 years ago this month. Geneva has been at the heart of diplomatic efforts towards peace.

International Geneva

Syria: the ongoing humanitarian challenge

This content was published on Mar 23, 2021 This month the war in Syria entered its second decade. Whichever way you look at it, this is not just a tragedy, but a failure.

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Foreign Affairs

China lashes out at Swiss foreign policy strategy

This content was published on Mar 22, 2021 China’s ambassador to Switzerland has strongly rejected Swiss criticism of the human rights situation in the country.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss to get tougher on China human rights, says minister

This content was published on Mar 21, 2021 Swiss foreign minister Ignazio Cassis has criticised China over Hong Kong and minority rights but says the country must be treated with respect.

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