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European Human Rights Court Upholds France’s Burqa Ban

Euro-Islam10 years ago10 years ago04 mins

July 1, 2014 On Tuesday, July 1 the European Court of Human Rights voted, by a large majority, to uphold France’s ban of the full veil. A young Frenchwoman challenged the law that was instituted in 2010 and which calls for a 150-euro fine for anyone wearing the full veil in public. The decision is…

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Europeans Back French Veil Ban, Americans opposed

researcher14 years ago14 years ago01 mins

While most Americans oppose banning face-covering Islamic veils, most western Europeans questioned in a new global poll say the garments should be forbidden — especially in France, where a ban may soon be a reality. A survey by the Pew Global Attitudes Project found that an overwhelming 82 percent of French respondents support a ban….

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