January 21, 2025|
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|11 months agoSwiss politician Sanija Ameti resigns amid religious controversy
Co-president of Operation Libero steps down from Liberal Green Party following scandal over shooting at religious imagery
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- Sanija Ameti resigned from the Liberal Green Party
- Ameti was co-president of Operation Libero
- The incident involved shooting at religious imagery of Jesus and Mary with an air pistol
- The Zurich Liberal Greens had initiated expulsion proceedings against Ameti
By The Numbers
September 2024
Date of incident
January 21, 2025
Resignation date
They Said
"She could no longer contribute her liberal and democratic values to the Liberal Greens and help to shape Swiss politics"
"Her time with the Liberal Greens had been characterised by valuable experiences and constructive cooperation"
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Resignation Announcement
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Background of the Controversy
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Party Response and Proceedings
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