French interior minister proposes hijab ban in universities – Middle East Monitor

French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau announced yesterday that he intends to impose a ban on wearing the hijab in universities.

Retailleau told RMC television that he wants to ban the hijab in universities, claiming “there is an Islamism that is incompatible with traditional Islamic beliefs.”

“I would like to see this happen because I recognise that there is a form of Islamism that does not reflect traditional Muslim faith. In my opinion, these are…