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Yémen

Des chefs tribaux yéménites lancent un code de protection des civils avec le soutien de la Suisse

Environ 100 chefs tribaux yéménites ont lancé un code d'honneur aux Nations Unies à Genève, s'engageant à protéger les civils et à maintenir l'accès humanitaire pendant les conflits. La Suisse soutient cette initiative qui, selon ses organisateurs, a déjà reçu le soutien de près de 5 000 dignitaires yéménites.

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Geneva

Geneva’s Jet d’Eau to close for nearly five weeks

Geneva’s Jet d’Eau will close for nearly five weeks from Monday while crews carry out annual maintenance, including an overhaul of one of its pumps. The landmark is expected to return to operation on December 4, weather permitting.

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culture

Quebec defeats Switzerland in Geneva improv world final

Quebec beat Switzerland in the final of the World Improvisation Theatre Championship in Geneva. The ten-day tournament drew more than 4,600 spectators across 11 matches.

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United Nations

A UN-mandated commission has accused Israeli authorities and forces of committing crimes against humanity in the West Bank, including extermination, torture and persecution. Israel rejected the findings, while the commission also upheld its allegations of genocide in Gaza.

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Geneva

Geneva is making its free weekly grocery delivery service permanent for residents aged 65 and over, and extending it to people receiving a care allowance. The pilot averaged 260 deliveries a month, according to the city.

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Sudan

The UN and Switzerland are convening 27 delegations in Geneva to coordinate diplomatic efforts to end the war in Sudan. The meeting will focus on reducing clashes and aligning international initiatives, although the Sudanese conflict parties will not attend.

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Red Cross

The International Committee of the Red Cross has warned of a devastating civilian toll from recent attacks in Saudi Arabia and Yemen. ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric said more than 210,000 people have been displaced by violence in Yemen in the past month and urged all sides to protect civilians.

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UNHCR

UNHCR chief Barham Saleh says the agency’s work has become “impossible” as funding covers only 35% of its $8. 5 billion appeal for the year. Aid for 50,000 Sudan conflict survivors is at risk, while refugee registration has been suspended in Ethiopia.

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Nobel Peace Prize

The Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Navi Pillay has drawn strong support from the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva.

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WHO

The WHO is seeking further information from Russia about deaths reportedly linked to a pneumonia incident at a plague-control institute in Irkutsk. The organisation says it cannot yet complete a risk assessment and has received no response to its latest request for details.

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United Nations

The UN Human Rights Council has adopted its first resolution specifically addressing artificial intelligence, calling for AI systems to comply with international law and remain subject to meaningful human oversight. The Geneva-backed initiative also urges governments to prevent discrimination and include developing countries in global AI governance.

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technology

The UN Human Rights Council in Geneva has adopted its first resolution on artificial intelligence, calling for systems to comply with international law, banning applications that violate human rights and requiring meaningful human oversight.

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Geneva

Geneva campaigners are seeking a greater local role in decisions over CERN’s proposed Future Circular Collider, arguing that the project should not be insulated from cantonal democratic scrutiny.

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CERN

Geneva campaigners have launched a cantonal constitutional initiative demanding greater local control over major CERN-linked projects, including the proposed Future Circular Collider. The dispute pits cantonal democratic rights against federal oversight of major scientific infrastructure.

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Geneva

A demonstration in Geneva drew around 1,500 people calling for Swiss sanctions and an embargo against Israel.

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United States

Todd Steggerda has taken up the United States’ ambassadorial post at the UN in Geneva, as Washington seeks to advance its interests while continuing to boycott the UN Human Rights Council.

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Geneva

Geneva voters have approved CHF39.5 million in funding for cross-border transport projects in neighbouring France, including park-and-ride facilities and priority bus lanes.

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Geneva

Geneva’s ban on conspicuous religious symbols worn by members of cantonal and municipal parliaments is facing a legal challenge. Critics argue that the narrowly approved constitutional amendment infringes fundamental rights, bringing the canton’s policy on religion and public office before the courts.

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Geneva

Switzerland’s Federal Assembly has approved an extended 24-week parental-leave scheme in Geneva, three years after voters in the canton backed the measure. The decision clears a long-delayed step toward implementation and gives families in Geneva a more generous leave entitlement.

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