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Switzerland: the yes to the ban on the full veil wins

2021-03-07T17:28:30.365Z


The referendum 'Yes to the ban on concealing one's face', known as 'anti-burqa', was approved by the majority of Swiss voters. (HANDLE)


(ANSA) - GENEVA, 07 MAR - The referendum 'Yes to the prohibition of dissimulating one's face', called 'anti-burqa', was approved by the majority of Swiss voters.

According to the final results, the constitutional amendment, promoted by the conservative right and fought by the government, won 51.2% of the votes of the voters and the accession of 20 of the 26 cantons, reported the Keystone-Ats news agency.


    In 2009, the Swiss also approved an initiative against the construction of minarets with 57.5% of votes in favor.


   (HANDLE).


Source: ansa

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