France - beyond the burqa ban (part 2)

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

Watch the first part.

Presenter

François Picard

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