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France's Olympic farce exposes racism and colonial attitudes

France's Olympic farce exposes racism and colonial attitudes

Amid hijab bans and welcoming Israel's flag, France's conduct during the games highlights a selective tolerance and reveals a crisis of democratic values.

Nigerian content creators warned against abuse of hijab

Nigerian content creators warned against abuse of hijab

The film board says it received complaints about an upcoming Nigerian movie that allegedly links hijab with negative moral vices.

France bans hijab for French athletes at Paris 2024

France bans hijab for French athletes at Paris 2024

The French government's initial announcement in late September of the ban has prompted calls for intervention from the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi wins peace Nobel

Jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi wins peace Nobel

Mohammadi has spent much of the past two decades campaigning against the mandatory hijab for women.

Egypt imposes ban on facial veil niqab in schools

Egypt imposes ban on facial veil niqab in schools

The ban on the niqab applies to both state and independent schools.

UN: Taliban's edicts on women 'crime against humanity'

UN: Taliban's edicts on women 'crime against humanity'

The UN Special Envoy for Global Education said 54 of 80 edicts issued by the Taliban explicitly target women and girls and deprive them of their rights.

Moroccan player with hijab makes history at World Cup

Moroccan player with hijab makes history at World Cup

Nouhaila Benzina has become the first player to wear the hijab at the senior-level FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Top French court backs women hijab ban in football

Top French court backs women hijab ban in football

The French Football Federation had banned players from wearing headscarves in official matches, as well as in competitions it organises.