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This content was published on Nov 30, 2009

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The minaret ban hits the Swiss headlines

This content was published on Nov 30, 2009 In Switzerland, there seems to be a general concern in the media that the vote (57.5 per cent in favour of the ban) could lead to reprisals from Muslims. The Fribourg newspaper La Liberté says Switzerland might have to pay for a “democratic luxury”. “At a time when there are so many other challenges, including…

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The minaret ban hits the headlines

This content was published on Nov 30, 2009 In Switzerland, there seems to be a general concern in the media that the vote (57.5 per cent in favour of the ban) could lead to reprisals from Muslims. The Fribourg newspaper La Liberté says Switzerland might have to pay for a “democratic luxury”. “At a time when there are so many other challenges, including…

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Government seeks to limit impact of minaret ban

This content was published on Nov 29, 2009 However, it considers a ban is not the right way to prevent extremist tendencies. In an apparent effort to downplay the impact of the result, cabinet ministers maintained religious freedom for Muslims was not at risk and said inter-religious dialogue would continue. The mood at Sunday’s news conference in the capital Bern was decidedly subdued…

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International Muslim concern at minaret vote

This content was published on Nov 29, 2009 The vote revealed the hidden fears of many Swiss, and Muslims should respond by trying to build harmony across society, a leading Muslim scholar says. The reaction of Ali Gomaa, the grand mufti of Egypt, was echoed by a number of other Muslim scholars and commentators whom swissinfo.ch spoke to outside Switzerland. “This result should…

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Minaret reactions

This content was published on Nov 29, 2009 Most people swissinfo.ch spoke to in the streets of Bern on November 29 said they had voted in favour of a ban on the building of minarets. Only two supporters of the initiative agreed to be taped. (Julie Hunt, swissinfo.ch 29.11.2009)

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Minaret result seen as “turning point”

This content was published on Nov 29, 2009 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 mention an international backlash and possible boycott of Swiss products. “Forced marriages and other things like cemeteries separating the pure and impure – we don’t…

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Weapons export ban rejected by voters

This content was published on Nov 29, 2009 Official results show 68.2 per cent of voters against the initiative and 31.5 per cent for. Turnout was above average, at 53 per cent. The proposal was launched by a broad coalition of peace groups and centre-left political parties. However, the government and a majority in parliament recommended a no vote, saying approval would cost…

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Minaret ban approved by 57 per cent of voters

This content was published on Nov 29, 2009 According to final results, 57.5 per cent of voters and a majority of cantons backed the initiative. Turnout was high, at around 53 per cent. The result comes as a major surprise and a slap in the face of the government. Opinion polls ahead of the vote had predicted the ban would be rejected by…

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