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Sarkozy Burqas

France Will Oppose, But Not Ban, Burqas

Reuters | Posted 11.13.2009 | World

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PARIS (Reuters) - France will issue recommendations against full face veils but not pass a law barring Muslim women from wearing them, a leading backe...

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What's Really Underneath the 'Burqini' Controversy?

Freedom House | Posted 09.19.2009 | World

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Verbally attacking women and banning them from public places is not the right path for France to choose. These actions only serve to further isolate Muslim women from society.

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French Lawmaker: Burqa Ban Can Be Gradual

AP | Posted 08.08.2009 | World

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PARIS — French legislators took up the touchy subject of face-covering, body-length Muslim veils such as the burqa Wednesday, as a leading lawma...

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Sarkozy: Burqas Are 'Not Welcome' In France

AP | JAMEY KEATEN | Posted 07.23.2009 | World

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PARIS — President Nicolas Sarkozy declared Monday that the Islamic burqa is not welcome in France, branding the face-covering, body-length gown ...

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