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France warned on Islamic headscarf ban
Egyptâs Muslim Brotherhood warned Monday that President Jacques Chiracâs support for a ban on the Islamic headscarf in French state schools would sow the "seeds of hatred" between France and Muslims. The Muslim Brotherhood strongly opposes the decision" by Chirac last Wednesday to support such a ban, according to a statement signed by Brotherhood leader Maamun al-Hodeiby. The statement said the move amounted to "interference in the individual and religious freedoms of Muslims, especially those who live in France, and (the Brotherhood) urges the French president to renounce this decision." The statement by the Brotherhood - which is officially banned in Egypt though some of its activities are tolerated - said the headscarf worn by Muslim women "is not a religious sign but a religious obligation." The Brotherhood said the decision "sows the seeds of hatred between France and the Muslim peoples" and "contradicts international human rights treaties." It added that the move even goes against the "principles of the French republic and French revolution, including the respect for freedom and the basic rights of individuals, including those concerning religious beliefs." "sows the seeds of hatred"? Islamists are so dramatic. I suppose this is as good a reason as any to start blowing up French civilians tho eh? Posted by: TS 2003-12-22 |
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