Ukraine war prompts outpouring of sympathy from Swiss civil society
(MENAFN- Swissinfo)
Major demonstrations against the Russian invasion of Ukraine have taken place in Swiss cities and towns over the past few days. © Keystone/Michael Buholzer
Several thousand people in Switzerland have again protested against Russia's attack on Ukraine, amid calls to take in refugees fleeing the conflict.
This content was published on March 1, 2022 - 18:18 March 1, 2022 - 18:18 swissinfo.ch/urs
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La sociedad civil suiza intensifica sus llamamientos por la paz
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الصراع في أوكرانيا يثير ردود فعل المجتمع المدني السويسري
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Война против Украины и реакция гражданского общества Швейцарии
An estimated 20,000 demonstrators in the city of Zurich, including the mayor, Corine Mauch, accused the Russian government of breaching international law. They expressed their solidarity with the population in Ukraine.
A special service was held in one of Zurich's main churches, which was illuminated in the colours of Ukraine's flag.
Peace protests were also staged in the towns of Zug and Chur, according to the Swiss News Agency Keystone-SDA. They follow a major demonstration in the Swiss capital, Bern , at the weekend.
Aid
Ahead of an expected wave of refugees in western Europe, aid organisations in Switzerland launched appeals to help the victims of the conflict.
A government advisory commission and the non-governmental Swiss Refugee Council both called on the authorities to allow visa-free entry for people fleeing Ukraine.
“The Refugee Council urges the government to grant unbureaucratic protection,” it said in a statement.
On Monday Justice Minister Karin Keller-Sutter said Switzerland would participate in European humanitarian efforts and was considering granting special temporary refugee status to people fleeing Ukraine.
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