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Muslims in Europe face discrimination, says
Amnesty report
Tuesday April 24, 2012 10:15:14 PM,
Agencies
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Paris:
Amnesty International says in a new report that Muslims in several
European countries face discrimination in hiring and daily life
because of rules targeting their customs.
The report pays special attention to national laws or local rules
against wearing headscarves or face-covering Islamic veils in
countries such as France and Belgium.
The human rights group spoke to Muslims who have had trouble
getting jobs or had to change schools because of discrimination.
It notes the rise in political movements that target Muslims or
Muslim practices.
The report comes after far right leader Marine Le Pen scored a
surprisingly strong third-place showing in France’s presidential
elections. Her anti-immigrant platform singled out Muslim
practices for criticism.
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