France’s Mask Mandate Highlights Debate Over Veil Ban
15 May 2020
While France requires its citizens to wear masks in these times of covid-19, it still bans the wearing of veils by Muslim women. Washington Post notes a contradiction in French (…)
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Controversial French Scientist Praises Diversity in Research Teams, Criticizes Veil Ban
8 April 2020
The famous French microbiologist, Didier Raoult, during a scientific conference a few years ago, had given a testimony on the students forming his research teams.
French Singer Mennel Seeks Fresh Start After ’The Voice’ Controversy
8 March 2020
The 24-year-old French singer, Mennel, made her media comeback on Cyril Hanouna’s "Balance Ton Post" program on Thursday, March 5. She says she now wants to turn the page on (…)
Far-Right Party Criticizes Veiled Candidate on Centrist List in Marseille Election
3 March 2020
The RN head of the municipal list, Stéphane Ravier, criticizes the candidacy of Sarah Labidi, a veiled woman, present on the LREM list in the 1st sector of the city of (…)
Muslim Woman Sexually Assaulted in Paris Suburb; Police Shoot Suspect After Taser Fails
2 March 2020
A veiled woman was the victim of a sexual assault on Sunday, March 1, 2020, on the Allée de la Plaine in L’Haÿ-les-Roses. The police of Kremlin-Bicêtre quickly intervened to (…)
Socialist Party in Montpellier Rejects Veiled Candidate, Citing Secularism
1 March 2020
The candidacy of a veiled woman was rejected by the Socialist Party in Montpellier, in the name of "secularism" demanded by the president of the opposition group, "The Left for (…)
Elderly Man Faces Trial for Islamophobic Vandalism Against Veiled Women in Strasbourg
27 February 2020
A 73-year-old man is being prosecuted in Strasbourg for having punctured the tires of veiled women and left the message "No hijab" on their vehicle.
Macron’s Speech on ’Islamist Separatism’ Overshadowed by Veiled Woman Photo Controversy
20 February 2020
A photo of the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, taken during his visit on Tuesday, February 18, to Mulhouse (Haut-Rhin), has sparked a heated controversy on (…)
Controversial Journalist Reaffirms Inflammatory Veil Comments, Supports Teen Critic of Islam
10 February 2020
On C8, journalist Mohamed Sifaou, very critical of Islam, reiterated a shocking statement he had made about the veil, before expressing his support for Mila, the 16-year-old (…)
Former Miss France President Supports Hijab-Wearing Contestants, Opposes Transgender Candidates
9 December 2019
Geneviève de Fontenay, former president of the Miss France Committee, would not be against the possibility of a veiled girl running.