France Will Oppose, But Not Ban, Burqas
PARIS (Reuters) - France will issue recommendations against full face veils but not pass a law barring Muslim women from wearing them, a leading backe...
PARIS (Reuters) - France will issue recommendations against full face veils but not pass a law barring Muslim women from wearing them, a leading backe...
Freedom House | Posted 09.19.2009 | World
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.
AP | Posted 08.08.2009 | World
PARIS — French legislators took up the touchy subject of face-covering, body-length Muslim veils such as the burqa Wednesday, as a leading lawma...
AP | JAMEY KEATEN | Posted 07.23.2009 | World
PARIS — President Nicolas Sarkozy declared Monday that the Islamic burqa is not welcome in France, branding the face-covering, body-length gown ...
Reuters | Posted 11.13.2009 | World