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Abaya Ban in French Schools Controversy: Navigating the Intersection of Secularism and Religious Freedom
As August comes to an end, the French political season springs into action, with government officials unveiling new policies following their summer break. This year, Gabriel Attal, the newly-appointed Minister of Education and a trusted ally of President Emmanuel Macron, made a significant announcement on live television. He declared a ban on the abaya, a…