The first wheelchair using Swiss soldier has graduated after completing his basic training.
21-year-old Nouh Arhab was born with spina bifida and so has to use a chair. But his ambition was to join the army.
He had to fight for 18 months before he was allowed in – but now his inclusion is considered a success.
He’s based at Payerne barracks in Fribourg where he works with logistics.
There has to be some re-arrangements of the canteen and his sleeping requirements – but his commanding officer, Colonel Alexandre Beau, says it’s working well.
Recruit Arhab says he’s treated well by his colleagues. But when he’s on the train in his uniform, some people think he’s wearing a costume. His official ID soon shuts them up.
Temperature records being broken in the mountains
Drugs bust in Verbier
Police launch new search to ID woman
Migros takes political decision
ETH screening students on spy worries
Laughing gas canisters found in lake
