Veil advocate to run for President in France
A Frenchwoman who wears an Islamic face veil, despite a nationwide ban, wants to run for president in next year’s elections.
Kenza Drider said she wants to defend the rights of all French women.
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Kenza Drider said she wants to defend the rights of all French women.
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