Reactions from Muslims to the minaret ban

«The image of Switzerland abroad is of a place where peace, democracy and human rights are valued above all else - wrote Time magazine - The Swiss were even instrumental in setting up the U.N. Human Rights Council, which is based in Geneva. But this reputation has taken a massive hit now that a majority of residents have voted to ban minarets on mosques, which a right-wing political party likened to missiles on campaign posters». With banners saying This is not my Switzerland some Swiss took to the street to protest against a ban on minarets approved at the polls. Members of the Muslim community expressed their disappointment and incomprehension. (SF/TSRswissinfo 30.11.2009).

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