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.
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Sylvain Saudan, ‘skier of the impossible’, dies aged 87
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The Swiss father of extreme skiing pioneered descents from the Alps to the Himalayas – and became the sport’s first star.
Hayek family buys additional Swatch shares for nearly CHF11 million
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Following the acquisition of registered shares worth over CHF20.6 million on Monday, the Hayek family made another purchase on Tuesday.
Suicide capsule to be used in Switzerland this year, says euthanasia organisation
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The organisation “The Last Resort” has confirmed that the suicide capsule Sarco is to be used in Switzerland. This should happen this year, it said.
Ukrainian children flown to Switzerland for cancer treatment
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The Swiss air rescue service Rega flew two Ukrainian children with cancer to Switzerland from a hospital in Kyiv hit by Russian missiles.
Swiss Solidarity raises over CHF10 million for victims of extreme weather
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The money raised will be used to help those affected by the recent storms and flooding in the cantons of Ticino, Graubünden, and Valais.
Swiss giant Roche given green light for lung cancer drug in Canada
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According to a recent study, Roche’s Alecensaro reduced the risk of recurrence or death by 76% compared to chemotherapy alone.
Swiss luxury watch market hit hard by China-led slump
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Sales of Swiss-made luxury watches are in sharp retreat as nervous consumers reconsider splashing out on expensive timepieces and demand slumps.
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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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