Muslim woman sues college over veil ban

by Peter Vinthagen Simpson
The Local
February 12, 2009

http://www.islamist-watch.org/1316/muslim-woman-sues-college-over-veil-ban

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A Stockholm woman has reported an adult education college in Spånga to the Equality Ombudsman (DO) after being told that she could not wear an Islamic headscarf in class.

The woman was told on January 15th that she was no longer welcome at Västerort Vuxengymnasium, an adult education college in Spånga, if she persisted in wearing her niqab. The niqab is part of a hijab headress and covers the entire face except for the eyes.

The woman has now reported the matter to the Equality Ombudsman (DO) alleging discrimination.

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