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still under u.s. sanctions. the president coming in said he will reach out to the opposition to work with them. but at this stage, it's very much open to question where they're willing to do that. omar. >> david mckenzie, thank you so much. quick hits around the globe right now, at least seven people are dead in haiti after being shot during a church-led protest. human rights groups say hundreds were rallying around gang violence when hit by machine gun prior. >> peruvian officials say at least five people are dead after wildfires in peru. fires are contained in peru, and 95% in bolivia where they spread. and france is said to ban the abaya in state schools. that's a loose-fitting robe worn by muslims and women. the new rule goes into effect september 5th after months of debate. the spain soccer federation is having an extraordinary and
need to go sightseeing? why does a woman need to leave her home for no apparent reason? there is no reason for them to leave their homes. education is one of those reasons. thank you very much forjoining us to talk about this. this now, france has announced it. students from wearing a type of muslim dress, called an abaya, in state—run schools from september. there have been months of debate over whether the loose fitting, full length robe should be allowed in schools, where the wearing let's take a closer look at what the abaya looks like — the garment covers the whole body except the head, and can be worn with a head covering such as the hijab or the niqab. the french education minister — gabriel attal — gave a press conference earlier today where he discussed the ban, and called for unity.( sot tx) we know that our school is constantly being tested. in recent
constant pressure on muslim women to police their bodies, what they decide to show off it. we are talking about abayas, the bandanna, the headscarf, and the legitimacy. it could be ourjewellery next, our make up... we still do not know. it has been worrying over the last few years, but this is, i think, the most important element to understand, when we take this controversy at the moment. i was auoin to controversy at the moment. i was going to ask. — controversy at the moment. i was going to ask, what _ controversy at the moment. i was going to ask, what impact - controversy at the moment. i was going to ask, what impact have i controversy at the moment. i was going to ask, what impact have you seen on students and student bodies when these types of policies come into play? i when these types of policies come into -la ? ~ ., ., ., into play? i think that another element to — into play? i think that another element to take _ into play? i think that another element to take on _ into play? i think that another element to take on from - into play? i think that another element to take on from thisl element to take on from this controversy, and from french history is that it is one of the few
france has announced it will ban students from wearing a type of muslim dress, called an abaya, in state—run schools from september. there have been months of debate over whether the loose fitting, full length robe should be allowed in schools, where the wearing of headscarves is already banned. let's take a closer look at what the abaya looks like — the garment covers the whole body except the head, and can be worn with a head covering such as the hijab or the niqab. we're nowjoined live from brussels by magda boulabiza, a policy adviser at the european network against racism. thanks forjoining us. what's your reaction to what francis suggesting here, this ban on abaya in state schools? ~ ., , here, this ban on abaya in state schools? ~ . y ., ., ., schools? we are very alarmed at the decision to ban _ schools? we are very alarmed at the decision to ban abayas _ schools? we are very alarmed at the decision to ban abayas in _ schools? we are very alarmed at the decision to ban abayas in schools. i decision to ban abayas in schools. this decision is essentially normalising institutionalised islamaphobia and racism in france by policing the clothing of individuals
First France banned headscarves in its public schools, then full face veils. Now, the abaya, a long, baggy robe worn by practicing Muslim girls and women in the name of modesty,...
months, there has been considerable attacks on secularism, particularly with the wearing of traditional dress such as abaya. this is being put to the test by the new phenomena, in the face of occasional blows, attacked, and a sense of destabilisation, we must and will stand united. standing together means being clear, the abaya has no place in our school, and now that religious symbols. we're nowjoined by hania chalal who between 2019 and 2022 was the first female president of france's national muslim student organisation. great to have you joining us on the programme. what is your sense as to why this is happening now? thank you ve much why this is happening now? thank you very much for— why this is happening now? thank you very much for having _ why this is happening now? thank you very much for having me _ why this is happening now? thank you very much for having me on. - why this is happening now? thank you very much for having me on. for- why this is happening now? thank you very much for having me on. for the l very much for having me on. for the invitation. one thing that is really important to understand when we see all of this controversy is that, for the last 20 years, there has been a
of headscarves is already banned. let's take a closer look at what the abaya looks like — the garment covers the whole body except the head, and can be worn with a head covering such as the hijab or the niqab. this is a french education minister gave a press conference earlier today where he discussed the ban and called for unity. all right, i apologise, we do not have that for you. hania chalal was the first female president of france's national muslim student organisation between 2019 and 2022. she explained to me the background surrounding the government's decision to ban children from wearing the abaya. one thing that is really important to understand when we see all of this controversy is that, for the last 20 years, there has been a constant pressure on muslim women to police their bodies, what they decide to show off it.
the french education minister — gabriel attal — held a news conference today to discuss the ban, and called for unity. translation: we know that our school is constantly being tested. _ in recent months, there's been an considerable increase in attacks on secularism, particularly with the wearing of religious dress, such as abayas or camis, which have appeared or taken root in certain schools. the firmness of the response in schools is being put to the test by these new phenomena. in the face of occasional blows, attacks and attempts at destabilisation, we must and will stand united. standing together means being clear. the abaya has no place in our schools, and neither do religious symbols. france has a strict ban on religious signs in state schools and government buildings, arguing that they violate secular laws. wearing a headscarf in state—run schools has been banned there since 200a. in other news...
this man tells me that the settler harassment became unbearable. translation: they used to stop outside our house at midnight - and honk their car horns, | or send kids to harassers. or send kids to harass us. they would scare sheep and block |them in or empty our water tank. j settlers are emboldened by the new political reality of israel. there is a sense of impunity and that adds to palestinian resentment. with huge new investment and settlements, hostility is here only looks set to deepen. yolande knell, bbc news. france will ban students from wearing a type of muslim dress in state—run schools starting in september. there have been months of debate over whether the the loose fitting, full—length robe — called an abaya — should be allowed in schools, where the wearing of headscarves is already banned. the abaya covers the whole body except the head and can be worn with a head covering such as the hijab or the niqab.