French government calls for burqa ban

2010-04-22 163

The French government said on Wednesday it is seeking to ban Muslim women from wearing the full Islamic veil -- also known as the niqab or burqa. A bill will be presented to ministers next month proposing to outlaw the garment not just from public buildings, but from streets, shops and markets -- a move experts warn could be unconstitutional.Duration: 01:41

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