The “burkini” — a full-body swimsuit favored by some Muslim women that resembles a wetsuit worn by divers or surfers — has become a political and cultural trigger point in France.
Source: Burkini beach brawl leads third French city in a week to ban the swimsuit for Muslim women – The Washington Post
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