Swiss politicians from across the political spectrum have called on the government to protect minorities in the face of continuing attacks in Syria. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox "The Federal Council is instructed to use, in a neutral manner, all the foreign policy instruments at its disposal to guarantee the protection of ethnic and religious minorities in Syria", read the motions tabled by several parties. The motion was adopted by 123 votes to 54. + New country, old fears: an overview of Syria Syria is a multicultural country. If it is to regain its tranquillity, ethnic and religious minorities must be protected, said parliamentarian Fabian Molina. For Alex Farinelli, protecting minorities is part of Switzerland's identity. He wants action both bilaterally, through dialogue with Turkey, and multilaterally, as well as on humanitarian grounds. "Small steps can also make a real difference. "Just because the brutal Assad regime is no longer in power ...
