Burqa Ban France

Sarkozy's Anti-Burqa Stance Deprives Women of Identity

Berit Anderson | Posted 07.27.2009 | World


Berit Anderson

Sarkozy is sending the message to the French public that a person cannot simultaneously be a French citizen and a conservative Muslim.

France Wants To Study Burqa Wear, May Ban It In Public

AP | JENNY BARCHFIELD | Posted 07.20.2009 | World


PARIS — France wants to study the small but growing trend of burqa wear, with an eye to possibly banning the Islamic garment from being worn in ...