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France - beyond the burqa ban (part 2)

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As France starts enforcing a ban on the burqa, François Picard’s panel bemoans the lack of dialogue with those who practice the Muslim faith inside the EU nation with the highest Muslim population.

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  • Jalila HEGHLI-PEUGNET. Researcher in Europe-Mediterranean partnership, American University of Paris.
  • Véronique RIEFFEL. Director, Institute of Islam cultures. Author, " Islamania"
  • Mildrade CHERFILS. Paris correspondent, Global Post

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