Virtue campaign grips Gaza Strip
China Daily | Updated: 2009-07-29 07:55
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Veiled Palestinian women are seen bathing in the sea at a beach in Gaza City in this July 17 photo. Hamas has launched a new campaign to get Gazans to adhere to a stern Muslim lifestyle in a first clear attempt by the group to widen its control from politics to people's private lives. AP |
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip: Police order a lingerie shop to hide its scantily clad mannequins. A judge warns female lawyers to wear head scarves in court. Beach patrols break up groups of singles and make men wear shirts.
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