The Islamic veil across Europe

Countries across the continent have wrestled with the issue of the Muslim veil – in various forms such as the body-covering burqa and the niqab, which covers the face apart from the eyes. The debate takes in religious freedom, female equality, secular traditions and even fears of terrorism. This article summarizes the current debates and…

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Danish Prime Minister: burqa unwelcome in Denmark

Danish Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen has dismissed face-veils as unwelcome in Denmark. “Neither the burqa nor the niqab have their place in Danish society. We meet each other at eye level, where we can see each other and where we gesticulate with each other,” Rasmussen asserted during his weekly press conference. The comments came…

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