Minaret (News 2011, by Fabrice Coffrini) - Swiss Press Award

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Fabrice Coffrini

Legende Originale: Schoolboys carrying a Swiss flag walks past the Mahmud Mosque and his minaret on October 26, 2009 in Zurich. Switzerland is expected to vote November 29 on a referendum launched by right-wing groups on whether the construction of minarets should be banned. The Swiss government and all the other major political parties are recommending a 'no' vote. In a historic move, local Christian, Jewish and Muslim leaders have joined forces to reject a ban on minarets. Just four minarets are believed to exist in the country, Swiss media reported. AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINI