The Swiss government said it was suspending asylum procedures for Syrians until it can better assess the situation in the Middle Eastern country following the capture of Damascus by rebels and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s flight to Russia. The state secretariat for migration said on Monday evening it was currently unable to conduct a thorough...
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Switzerland calls for de-escalation between Israel and Lebanon | Europe
The Swiss government on Wednesday urged de-escalation between Israel and Lebanon, following weeks of stepped-up Israeli attacks, with the heaviest toll in death and displacement falling on the Lebanese people. In a statement, the Swiss government emphasized “that only dialogue, de-escalation and compliance with international humanitarian law can lead to peace in the Middle East.”...