Human rights

UN Commission of Inquiry concludes genocide is taking place in Gaza

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

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.

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.

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.

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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Global trade

Swiss central bank invests in controversial companies

This content was published on Sep 10, 2025 Swiss central bank invests in companies that cooperate with Israeli military.

International Geneva

Human Rights Council meets in Geneva amid budget crisis

This content was published on Sep 9, 2025 The UN’s main human rights body has begun its final session of the year in a context of budgetary woes and geopolitical tensions.

The Swiss-Tunisian Mustapha Djemali (left) has been in prison for over a year without charge. His daughter Yusra Djemali and his son Fadhel Djemali are very worried. They would like to see more commitment from the Swiss authorities.

Human rights

Relatives fear for 81-year-old Swiss detained in Tunisia

This content was published on Sep 6, 2025 A former UN employee has been held in custody for over a year. Are the Swiss authorities and UNHCR doing enough for him?

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