Swiss split on whether to abolish military draft

AFP English 2013-09-20

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Swiss voters will head to the ballot box Sunday to decide whether to abolish their conscript army, as much a part of the Alpine nation's image as direct democracy, chocolate and cheese. Duration: 00:53

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