LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND – Four people who have been working for humanitarian aid group Medair, based in Ecublens, have been freed by Nato’s Isaf (International Security Assistance Force), Isaf says in a statement issued Saturday morning 1 June: “The International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) confirms the rescue of four civilians who were being held by insurgents [...]
Strauss-Kahn freed without bail, case not dismissed
July 1, 2011 by
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – A turnaround hailed in media in the US and France as “dramatic” has seen former IMF head Dominique Levi-Strauss freed from house arrest on his own recognizance, as the credibility drops of the woman who says she was sexually assaulted by him. The judge, without making a public statement, has released Strauss-Kahn [...]
One of three US hikers freed by Iran
September 14, 2010 by
Bern, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) – Sarah Shourd, 32, one of three hikers who were arrested by Iran in July 2009 for spying after they crossed into Iran from Iraq at an unmarked border, has been seen leaving prison, and it’s been confirmed on a web site run by the hikers’ family, that she was headed for [...]
Max Goeldi flies to Switzerland, Swiss thank Germany, Spain (update)
June 14, 2010 by
Update 19:00 [Video] Bern, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) – Max Goeldi, the Swiss businessman held by Libya for nearly two years on what eventually became charges for visa irregularities, flew home to Switzerland via Tunis late Sunday night, arriving at Zurich Airport at 01:20 for an emotional reunion with his family (TSR, Fre). Monday he gave a [...]
Max Goeldi out of prison, should leave Libya this weekend
June 11, 2010 by
Bern, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) – Swiss businessman Max Goeldi was released from prison in Libya Thursday 10 June, according to his lawyer, and he should be able to leave the country and return to Switzerland this weekend. He is staying in a hotel in Tripoli while paperwork for his departure is completed. TSR public television reached [...]
Canadian, Australian, freed after 16 months as Somali hostages
November 25, 2009 by
Canadian freelance journalist Amanda Lindhout and Australian photojournalist Nigel Brennan were freed Wednesday 25 Novmber after 16 months in captivity in Somalia, where both say they were tortured physically and mentally. Lindhout described her ordeal by phone to the Globe & Mail, saying that in her mind she escaped to Vancouver. Both say their families [...]
Polanski release request turned down, says Swiss ministry
October 6, 2009 by
Bern, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) – Film director Roman Polanski’s request to be freed, while a demand from the United States for his extradition is pending, has been turned down by the Swiss Justice and Police ministry, reports AP, citing spokesperson Guido Falco, who could not be reached for confirmation. An official statement has not yet been [...]
