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Members of the National Laity Council (CNL) in Senegal. Credit: CNL

Catholic Laity in Senegal “outraged” at Prime Minister’s Remarks on Muslim Headscarf in Schools

Aug 12, 2024

Members of the National Laity Council (CNL) in Senegal have condemned Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s remark on the wearing of Muslim headscarf (hijab) in institutions of learning.

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Catholic Laity in Senegal “outraged” at Prime Minister’s Remarks on Muslim Headscarf in Schools

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