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UN in Geneva sets up investigative mechanism on Afghanistan

International Fact-Finding Mechanism on Afghanistan launched in Geneva

This content was published on Oct 6, 2025 The UN Human Rights Council launched an international investigations mechanism for Afghanistan in Geneva on Monday.

Embassy representative to visit Swiss flotilla activists

Human rights

Gaza flotilla members detained in Ashdod

This content was published on Oct 3, 2025 Global Sumud flotilla bound for Gaza, with 20 Swiss citizens, has been taken to Ashdod

Global trade

More than a third of Swiss companies report irregularities

This content was published on Oct 1, 2025 In 2024, more than one third of Swiss companies were affected by illegal and unethical behaviour within their organisation or in their supply chain. Swiss companies are therefore less affected than average. This is the conclusion of the Whistleblowing 2025 report published today by the EQS Group and the Graubünden University of Applied Sciences (UAS).

Navi Pillay (right) and Chris Sidoti during the presentation of the new report of the UN Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

International Geneva

UN Commission of Inquiry concludes genocide is taking place in Gaza

This content was published on Sep 19, 2025 The report's authors point to the responsibility of Israeli leaders and call on states to act. Its publication has drawn little reaction in Europe.

An aerial photograph taken by a drone shows Palestinians walking through the destruction caused by the Israeli air and ground offensive in Jabaliya, Gaza Strip, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Mohammad Abu Samra)

International Geneva

When is a ‘genocide’ really genocide?

This content was published on Sep 18, 2025 Is genocide being committed in Gaza? While more and more experts in international law say it is, the issue continues to divide opinion.

Opinion

Human rights

The challenge of proving genocide

This content was published on Sep 18, 2025 The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has to decide on whether Israel’s alleged crimes in Gaza amount to a genocide. Key to the ruling will be proving intent.

NGOs appeal to federal court against drone purchase

Foreign Affairs

NGOs appeal to Swiss court to denounce Israeli drone purchase

This content was published on Sep 16, 2025 NGOs urge Swiss court to reject a drone deal with Israeli firm Elbit Systems over alleged violations of international law.

Councillors approve participation in EU asylum solidarity mechanism

Foreign Affairs

Swiss parliament greenlights participation in EU asylum solidarity mechanism

This content was published on Sep 16, 2025 Swiss parliament approves joining EU asylum solidarity mechanism to share migrant support.

Human rights

Slowness and alleged political interference mark Swiss record on international crimes

This content was published on Sep 16, 2025 In Switzerland, justice on universal jurisdiction cases continues to go at a snail’s pace, despite the attorney general’s promises to make them a priority.

Mehdi Rajabian (face on the phone) accompanies a rehearsal of the Zurich ensemble from his home in Teheran.

Culture

Zurich orchestra gives voice to composer who can’t leave Iran

This content was published on Sep 14, 2025 Mehdi Rajabian’s music is banned in his homeland. In Zurich, an orchestra led by Swiss conductor André Bellmont will play some of his songs for the first time.

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