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Protesters rally in Geneva in support of Palestine

A large demonstration in support of Palestine took place Saturday in Geneva as Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank intensified, Anadolu reports. Protesters gathered at a square near the Geneva Post Office before marching to the historic Palais Wilson, which houses the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, on the shores of Lake Geneva. Demonstrators carrying Palestinian flags expressed outrage about Israel’s assaults […]

today8 September 2024

International News

UN says Libya sides reach ‘permanent ceasefire’ deal

Libya’s warring sides have signed an agreement for “a permanent ceasefire in all areas of Libya”, the United Nations Libya mission said in a ceremony in Geneva to sign the agreement. The UN on Friday said the two sides in the talks have reached the “historic achievement” with a immediate permanent ceasefire deal across the war-torn North African country. After mediation led by UN envoy Stephanie Turco Williams this week, […]

today23 October 2020

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Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams explains Geneva blunder

Communications Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams explained she meant to say France when she said she went to Geneva, not Switzerland, with her husband in a televised interview over the controversial trip. "You flew your husband on taxpayers' money all the way to Switzerland in order to celebrate the anniversary of your wedding. Is that true?" asked eNCA reporter Xoli Mngambi. Ndabeni-Abrahams replied testily: "What do you think Xoli? Do you think […]

today20 February 2020

International News

UAE-Saudi disagreement in Geneva puts Yemen’s unity at risk

On Wednesday, Al-Khaleej reported that there was a clear disagreement between the UAE and Saudi Arabia in the United Nations Human Rights Council. This revolved around the fact that Riyadh resisting efforts to hold Coalition leaders accountable for conditions in Yemen. On the other hand, it was noted that the UAE supports groups that promote the division of southern Yemen. Obaid Salem Al Zaabi, Permanent Representative of the United Arab […]

today16 March 2018

International News

Syria opposition calls for Russian backing in Geneva

Syria's main opposition group has urged Russia to put pressure on the government of President Bashar al-Assad to shore up faltering efforts to end the conflict. The rebels' comments on Monday at a fourth round of UN-backed talks in Geneva came as a ceasefire at home fell apart. The High Negotiations Committee, the main opposition group at the UN-sponsored talks, said it expects to meet a Russian delegation on Tuesday […]

today28 February 2017

International News

Syria talks hit snag before opening ceremony in Geneva

UN-led negotiations on the war in Syria got off to a delayed start following disputes over the participation of the Syrian opposition delegation. Opposition representatives nearly missed the opening ceremony of the talks on Thursday after threatening not to attend over disagreements on the make-up and format of the session. But in a last-minute turnaround, they arrived late and as one large delegation. UN envoy Staffan de Mistura formally began […]

today24 February 2017

International News

Syrian opposition group approves new delegation to Geneva talks

Syria's main opposition body on Sunday approved a new delegation to take part in Geneva peace talks later this month, which include Russian-backed blocs that have been critical of the armed insurgency against President Bashar al-Assad. The High Negotiation Committee, (HNC) the main umbrella group, said in a statement after two-days of meetings in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, that the new 21-member negotiating team included members of two dissident alliances […]

today13 February 2017

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