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Red Cross to cut almost 100 posts in Geneva

This content was published on Sep 18, 2020 The Swiss-run International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) will cut 95 posts owing to financial pressures linked to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The headquarters of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Geneva.

International Geneva

Red Cross faces Covid-related job cuts in Geneva

This content was published on Sep 16, 2020 The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is reportedly planning to cut dozens of posts owing to financial pressures linked to the pandemic.

A Palestinian child waits to recieve food supplies with her family in Gaza City.

Foreign Affairs

UNRWA boss warns of financial crisis impacting services

This content was published on Sep 16, 2020 The financial crisis at the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) could force it to halt certain services, Philippe Lazzarini has warned.

Woman driving car in Saudi Arabia on June 24, 2018.

International Geneva

Swiss join criticism of Saudi Arabia at UN rights council

This content was published on Sep 16, 2020 Switzerland has signed a statement with dozens of Western countries raising serious concerns about human rights abuses in Saudi Arabia.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss send more supplies to fire-hit Moria camp

This content was published on Sep 15, 2020 Switzerland is to send further assistance to the Greek island of Lesbos, following a fire which all but destroyed the refugee camp of Moria last week.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss help Georgia plan ‘peaceful’ elections

This content was published on Sep 15, 2020 Several political parties in Georgia have signed a Swiss-backed code of conduct setting out best practices for upcoming elections.

Foreign Affairs

Need a diplomatic messenger? Switzerland is eager to help

This content was published on Sep 14, 2020 Switzerland's “protecting power” mandates have nearly doubled in the last few years. So why is there rising interest in this Swiss good office? 

Ajustement des drapeaux suisse et chinois avant une rencontre bilatérale à Pékin en janvier 2016.

Foreign Affairs

Sino-Swiss migration deal sparks controversy

This content was published on Sep 12, 2020 The deal signed with China in 2015 allows Beijing officials to enter Switzerland and question Chinese citizens residing here illegally.

International Geneva

UN experts criticise Switzerland over anti-terrorism law

This content was published on Sep 12, 2020 Switzerland's draft anti-terrorism law, which is being discussed in parliament, violates international human rights standards, UN experts warn.

Gulnara Karimova, daughter of late Uzbek President Islam Karimov

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland agrees terms for returning confiscated Uzbek assets

This content was published on Sep 12, 2020 Switzerland has signed a deal with Uzbekistan with a view to the restitution of confiscated assets to the central Asian nation.

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