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As many politicians in Europe seek to outlaw the clothing worn by some Muslim women, one businessman is fighting back with his checkbook. Rachid , a wealthy Algerian entrepreneur and human rights activist, has appeared in court to pay the fines of any Muslim woman who has been sanctioned in France for wearing the burkini, a swimsuit that covers the body from toe to toe. head, except the face, hands and feet. “I decided to pay all the fines of women who wear the burkini in order to guarantee the freedom to wear those clothes, and above all, to neutralize the application of this repressive and unjust law,” said . The burkini ban on some French beaches is the latest move by politicians to prevent the wearing of religious clothing in public. In April 202, France became the first European country to ban the wearing of the burqa, a head-to-toe dress that includes a mesh over the eyes, and the niqab, a veil that completely covers the face except for the eyes. eyes. Women who break this rule face fines of 150 euros ($205) or the obligation to perform a public service. This month, Cannes, a city on the French Riviera famous for its annual film festival, banned the wearing of religious swimwear.
Anyone who does not respect the temporary ban, which began on July 28 and will continue until August 31, faces fines of 38 euros the Cannes mayor's office America Mobile Number List announced. Sara Silvestre, a professor at City University in London who specializes in religion and politics, told CNN that the ban serves the interests of extremists. “Al-Qaeda and the so-called Islamic State grow every time Western nations give them ammunition to argue that the West discriminates or stigmatizes Muslims,” he said. “What these laws cause is that Muslims feel marginalized and, in return, not feeling welcome impacts their ability and desire to integrate into society, which can generate alienation and involvement with radical groups,” he added. After the attacks on Charlie and Nice, said that some politicians took advantage of the fear of Islam, which is spreading among the population, to reduce freedoms in France, which he considered an “unacceptable, inadmissible and intolerable movement.” In Europe, similar bans are taking shape, with calls for greater regulations to restrict traditional Islamic clothing.
Accept that large countries like France, Belgium, Switzerland or Holland and now Germany take advantage of this fear of Islam to undermine civil liberties,” said. German Interior Minister Thomas de said this month that the country is seeking a ban on full-face veils anywhere people need to be identified, including schools and government offices, to promote security. and national cohesion. Zanetti, who is considered the inventor of the burkini, estimated that the ban on the clothing was due to a “misunderstanding.” “I can't believe a politician has to intervene in women's choice of swimsuits,” she told CNN by phone. “It is a very positive garment, a great item that many women choose to wear for any lifestyle. “I think he has misunderstood the general concept of this swimsuit,” he said, referring to the mayor of Cannes, David . It was for this reason that after his decision to return to Mexico, he founded the association, which is dedicated to training people of any age to be part of the group of laughter doctors, where housewives, architects or students participate.
Anyone who does not respect the temporary ban, which began on July 28 and will continue until August 31, faces fines of 38 euros the Cannes mayor's office America Mobile Number List announced. Sara Silvestre, a professor at City University in London who specializes in religion and politics, told CNN that the ban serves the interests of extremists. “Al-Qaeda and the so-called Islamic State grow every time Western nations give them ammunition to argue that the West discriminates or stigmatizes Muslims,” he said. “What these laws cause is that Muslims feel marginalized and, in return, not feeling welcome impacts their ability and desire to integrate into society, which can generate alienation and involvement with radical groups,” he added. After the attacks on Charlie and Nice, said that some politicians took advantage of the fear of Islam, which is spreading among the population, to reduce freedoms in France, which he considered an “unacceptable, inadmissible and intolerable movement.” In Europe, similar bans are taking shape, with calls for greater regulations to restrict traditional Islamic clothing.
Accept that large countries like France, Belgium, Switzerland or Holland and now Germany take advantage of this fear of Islam to undermine civil liberties,” said. German Interior Minister Thomas de said this month that the country is seeking a ban on full-face veils anywhere people need to be identified, including schools and government offices, to promote security. and national cohesion. Zanetti, who is considered the inventor of the burkini, estimated that the ban on the clothing was due to a “misunderstanding.” “I can't believe a politician has to intervene in women's choice of swimsuits,” she told CNN by phone. “It is a very positive garment, a great item that many women choose to wear for any lifestyle. “I think he has misunderstood the general concept of this swimsuit,” he said, referring to the mayor of Cannes, David . It was for this reason that after his decision to return to Mexico, he founded the association, which is dedicated to training people of any age to be part of the group of laughter doctors, where housewives, architects or students participate.