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Reactions to the minaret ban: results reveal a “turning point” in Swiss-Islamic relations

researcher14 years ago14 years ago03 mins

Swiss voters’ clear decision on Sunday to ban the construction of minarets has generated a wide range of emotions, from stunned joy to rueful concern. Supporters of the initiative said the Swiss electorate wanted to put a brake on the Islamicisation of their country, whereas opponents were concerned about the violation of rights, not to…

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Swiss voters approve minaret ban by 57 percent

researcher14 years ago14 years ago02 mins

To the great surprise of pollsters and the regret of the government, the Swiss on Sunday said yes to a ban on the construction of minarets. According to final results, 57.5 percent of voters and a majority of cantons backed the initiative. Turnout was high at around 55 percent. The result comes as a major…

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