Demonstrators lay a black wreath at the entrance of the Swiss Embassy to protest against the results of a vote in Switzerland, in Ankara December 2, 2009. Swiss voters adopted a ban on building minarets in a referendum on Sunday, defying the government and parliament which had rejected the right-wing initiative as violating the Swiss constitution, freedom of religion and a cherished tradition of tolerance. The sign reads: "In the eyes of God, Islam is the sole religion." Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 30 months ago

Demonstrators lay a black wreath at the entrance of the Swiss Embassy to protest against the results of a vote in Switzerland, in Ankara December 2, 2009. Swiss voters adopted a ban on building minarets in a referendum on Sunday, defying the government and parliament which had rejected the right-wing initiative as violating the Swiss constitution, freedom of religion and a cherished tradition of tolerance. The sign reads: "In the eyes of God, Islam is the sole religion."

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