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Annual Report: Switzerland 2010
Head of state and government Hans-Rudolf Merz Death penalty abolitionist for all crimes Population 7.6 million Life expectancy 81.7 years Under-5 mortality (m/f) 6/5 per 1,000 There was concern at a rise in racism and xenophobia in public discourse. Ill-treatment by law enforcement officials was alleged, including apparently racially motivated incidents. Violence against women and human trafficking continued despite legislative measures to combat them. Racism and discrimination Voters in a referendum held on 29 November supported a constitutional amendment to ban the construction of minarets. During the referendum campaign, the Muslim minority was severely stigmatized by political propaganda expressed by…
March 19, 2011