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Switzerland: Unrest and the Minaret Ban

Nov 30, 2009 | 19:13 GMT

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Summary

Voters in Switzerland on Nov. 29 approved a ban on the construction of new minarets in the country. The ban has already stirred up criticism in the Muslim world, with Egypt's Grand Mufti Sheikh Ali Gomaa speaking out against it. The ban also could create unrest in Muslim countries similar to that seen during the Danish cartoon controversy and stir up anger in Europe.

A ban on the construction of new minarets in Switzerland could trigger protests in the Muslim world....

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