According to Ahlul Bayt News Agency (ABNA.ir), the minarets initiative weighs heavily on Amnesty International’s annual report on Switzerland’s human rights situation.
That report, which alleges rights abuses in 159 countries, is released today.
In Switzerland, Amnesty says it worries about a climate of increasing racism, saying the minarets vote allowed for a number of public comments targeting the muslim community.
The report quotes heavily from the Council of Europe’s Commission against racism and tolerance. That body said that the minarets initiative never should have been put to a public vote.
Amnesty’s report also notes that Switzerland needs to do more to prevent police violence.Just last October the UN Human Rights committee demanded independent bodies to look into complaints against law enforcement.
One bright spot in the report: Amnesty does look favorably on Bern’s decision to welcome two former Guantanamo refugees inmates.
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