Russia has violated the rights of Ukrainian people since invading its neighbour a year ago, said Cassis in a speech to mark the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948.
“Never again should a state be allowed to deprive individuals of their fundamental rights and freedoms,” said Cassis. “Regrettably, since 1948, the world has been accumulating ‘agains’.”
Russian occupiers have been accused of the indiscriminate killings of Ukrainian civilians and condemned for targeting electricity and water infrastructure with a bombing campaign.
Should Switzerland take measures to support its struggling industries?
Industrial policies are back in fashion, not only in the United States but also in the EU. Should Switzerland, where various industries are struggling, draw inspiration from such policies?
As a Swiss Abroad, how do you feel about the emergence of more conservative family policies in some US states?
In recent years several US states have adopted more conservative policies on family issues, abortion and education. As a Swiss citizen living there, how do you view this development?
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A committee of Switzerland’s House of Representatives has found the people’s initiative to limit fireworks too extreme, but has suggested a counter-proposal.
UN investigators report evidence of crimes in Syria and call for national dialogue
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UN investigators in Geneva report ample evidence of crimes in Syria and urge the regime to follow through on its promise of a national dialogue.
Swiss Trade Union warns EU deal could threaten wages
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The Swiss Trade Union Federation warns that the new bilateral agreement between Switzerland and the EU could threaten wage protection and public services.
Credit Suisse fines from Mozambique scandal to fund victims’ compensation
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The fines imposed on Credit Suisse for the Mozambique scandal will be allocated to a fund for the victims, amounting to $105.5 million.
‘Confederation is a subsidy machine’: Swiss finance minister
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The Swiss government is a machine for distributing subsidies to various actors in the country, says finance minister Karin Keller-Sutter.
Lack of funds ends third bid to salvage Säntis ship from Swiss lake
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A third attempt to salvage the steamship Säntis, lying at the bottom of Lake Constance in Switzerland since 1933, has failed before it has even begun.
Nestlé Waters on trial in France over illegal waste dumps
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Bottled water producer Nestlé Waters to stand trial, accused of illegally dumping waste and maintaining unauthorised dumps.
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Irwin Cotler: ‘Russia is in standing breach of the Genocide Convention’
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Lawyer Irwin Cotler is drafting a proposal for a special criminal tribunal for Ukraine. He believes Switzerland can play a part in achieving justice.
Special tribunal should prosecute Russia’s crimes in Ukraine, says Swiss lawmaker
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Peace is not possible in Ukraine without justice, says Swiss parliamentarian Damien Cottier, who works at the Council of Europe.
Carla Del Ponte: Putin’s crime of aggression ‘has already been proven’
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Former international prosecutor Carla Del Ponte says Russian President Vladimir Putin is responsible for the crime of aggression in Ukraine.
War in Ukraine to take centre stage at UN Human Rights Council
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The UN Human Rights Council convenes in Geneva from Monday for what should be a record session, both in terms of length and attendance.
Switzerland cannot remain neutral over war, says Ukrainian ambassador
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Switzerland cannot remain neutral in the face of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, says Ukraine’s ambassador to Switzerland.
Switzerland already makes itself useful in the UN Security Council
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Switzerland and Brazil are responsible for a compromise that will guarantee emergency aid deliveries to Syria for another six months.
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