Incumbent Dutch government promises to ban burqa
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) - The Dutch government said Friday it would outlaw full-length veils like the Muslim burqa and other face-concealing apparel in public places, marking this once-tolerant nation's latest about-face on questions of culture and assimilation in Europe. The Netherlands, once considered one of Europe's most welcoming nations for immigrants and asylum seekers, is deeply divided over government moves to stem the tide of new arrivals and compel them to adopt Dutch ways.
A Muslim leader denounced the proposal as "a big law for a small problem," in a country where as few as 30 women wear burqas, and the mayor of Amsterdam warned that giving the issue too much attention could backfire.
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