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Exiled Iranians in Switzerland report surveillance and threats, allegedly from representatives of the Iranian regime. The Iranian embassy in Bern faces scrutiny amidst these claims, raising concerns a
Switzerland has adopted a tougher stance on Iran, postponing human rights talks and fully implementing EU sanctions, freezing Revolutionary Guard Corps assets, and signaling an end to cautious diploma
Mona Moazami, an Iranian woman in Switzerland, details her family's plight in Iran, who are in hiding after protests. She describes the psychological torture of communication blackouts and the devasta
Around 200 people demonstrated peacefully in Bern against the Iranian Mullah regime, gathering outside the heavily secured Iranian embassy. Protesters expressed deep concern for human rights and the i
A spontaneous protest in Bern's Bahnhofplatz saw about 100 people condemn recent US actions in Venezuela, including alleged military strikes and the detention of President Maduro. Organizations called
Stefan Trechsel, a highly respected Swiss jurist and former President of the European Commission of Human Rights, has died at 88 in Bern. He was also a judge at the International Criminal Tribunal for
Amnesty International Switzerland demands an independent investigation into the Bern police operation during an October pro-Palestine demonstration, citing excessive force and 326 injuries. Police def
The Prix Suisse gala in Bern honored medical technology entrepreneur Willy Michel for his lifetime achievements. Human rights lawyer Amal Clooney also spoke, discussing war crimes and international ju
Switzerland is set for a new debate on corporate responsibility as a popular initiative proposes strict environmental and human rights rules for large companies. The Federal Council supports new regul
Switzerland's foreign policy towards China is under scrutiny after a national light show omitted Tibetan culture and officials remained silent on human rights during recent diplomatic meetings. Critic
Bern's homeless shelters now require identification, severely impacting Sans-Papiers. This policy sparks debate on human rights and legal residency, with experts warning of dire consequences for vulne
