August 26th, 2004
Young, Muslim, and French
Headscarf Headlines Around the World: Somalia

Somalia is a Muslim country with a legal system based on Sharia law, but its government has taken steps to thwart terrorists that some criticize as anti-Islam. In March 2004, seventeen women were arrested for violating a ban on wearing headscarves in public places. The resolution was passed in response to fear that men committing terrorist acts will use headscarves as a disguise.

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