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Egypt takes over leadership of UN African group at Geneva HQ
The African Group is one of the UN’s five regional groups, consisting of 54 member states from across the continent. The group’s main goal is to support African interests at the UN and other international institutions located in Geneva.
5+5 Joint Military Commission of Libya’s warring sides meet in Geneva
The two rivals in Libya continue to violate arms embargo, says Salamé
UNHCR launches first ever Global Refugee Forum in Geneva
The three-day forum aims at changing how the world responds to refugee crisis
Egypt to present report on human rights before UPR in Geneva
NHRC elected three states to discuss Egypt’s human rights report during UPR session
Elections in Egypt were, will be held in fair, transparent environment: Shoukry
FM delivered Egypt’s statement before high-level segment of 40th session of Human Rights Council
Shoukry to deliver speech before UN Human Rights Council in Geneva
FM is scheduled to hold meetings with heads of international organisations during his visit to Geneva
Trade minister heads to Geneva for WTO review of Egypt’s trade policy
Egyptian Trade and Industry Minister Tarek Kabil is heading to Geneva, Switzerland with an Egyptian delegation to participate in meetings to review the trade policy of Egypt, which is held periodically for all member countries of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). The meetings are scheduled to be held between 20 and 22 February 2018 at …
UN-sponsored Geneva talks fail again to resolve ongoing Syrian crisis
Amid criticism from the West, Russia to sponsor a new wave of talks to be held in February
Egypt refutes Qatari blockade allegations in UN Geneva session
The Qatari Emir stresses his desire of having a dialogue, Egyptian FM maintains quartet conditions
Arab-Qatari crisis continues to escalate during UN Human Rights session in Geneva
Arab Quartet accuses Qatar of distorting facts
Lavrov and Kerry to meet over Syria peace plan as airstrikes continue in Aleppo
The US and Russian foreign ministers have reportedly agreed to meet in Geneva to discuss an accord on fighting the “Islamic State” (IS). Rights monitors have said at least 24 people were killed in the latest airstrikes.
African health ministers discuss bilateral cooperation in Geneva
The 69th world health summit will be held from 23 to 28 May
UN announces official launch of Syria peace talks in Geneva
The Syrian people deserve to witness an improvement on the ground, says di Mistura
Talks in Geneva, victims in Damascus
The opposition group will meet Di Mistura Monday after his positive response
Syrian opposition in Geneva for UN-led peace talks
The delegation said there would have to be humanitarian improvements to justify its continued presence in Geneva
Kurds will not be invited to Geneva talks: French FM
As the refugee crisis intensifies, Egypt condems new Danish law allowing police to seize assets from Asylum seekers
UN-backed talks on Yemen conflict start in Geneva
Talks aim at permanent ceasefire and improved humanitarian situation, says UN envoy
Swiss authorities begin criminal investigations against two Syrians in Geneva
Colored diamonds new cash haven?
Egypt pushes for Yemen peace talks as conflict continues to kill civilians
Talks are useless if violence does not stop, Houthi member says
Vienna talks basis for discussion between Shoukry and Syrian opposition delegation
Syrian opposition delegation affirmed their keenness on reaching a political solution
Yemen talks likely to be postponed
Hadi aide cites renewed fighting as a cause
Geneva talks on Yemen to proceed minus Hadi
Peace talks to start on Thursday despite continued fighting
Egypt chides Turkey for human rights violations
“Egypt’s speech a snap back to Turkey’s interference in Egyptian affairs,” says analyst
Egypt receives 300 recommendations in UN human rights review
UN members call for amendments to Protest and NGO Laws
UK ‘encourages’ Egypt to abide by human rights and freedoms
British embassy urges Egyptian government to follow UK recommendations in Geneva
HRW urges UN to condemn Egypt’s human rights record
International rights group highlight Egypt’s human rights issues ahead of UN review
Prosecutor general leads fight to reclaim smuggled money
Prosecutor General Hisham Barakat is participating in the third session of the Arab Forum on Asset Recovery in Swiss capital Geneva, said a statement by the prosecutor’s office. Barakat arrived in Switzerland accompanied by a high level judicial delegation, in an attempt to recover money smuggled out of the country by former Egyptian officials …
Greater respect for international humanitarian law needed – 150 years after Geneva Convention
By Didier Burkhalter and Peter Maurer 150 years ago this past Friday, the first Geneva Convention for the Amelioration of the Condition of the Wounded and Sick in Armed Forces in the Field was adopted, enshrining the idea in international law that even in times of war, a certain degree of humanity must be …
Egypt condemns ongoing violence in Syria
Ambassador to UN calls for withdrawal of foreign fighters from Syrian conflict