Officials stressed they were not rejected based on their religion but for their lack of respect for gender equality.[Thanks to Scott Mange for the lead.]
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Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Switzerland Denies Citizenship To Muslim Couple For Their Rejection of Gender Equality
BBC News reported last week that Swiss authorities have denied the citizenship application of a Muslim couple who refused to shake hands with individuals of the opposite sex during their citizenship interview. To obtain citizenship, an applicant must be well integrated into the Swiss community and demonstrate an attachment to the country, its institutions and a respect for its legal order. According to the report: