The burkini ban and human rights

A Tunisian woman wearing a 'burkini' walks at beach Bizerte, north-eastern Tunis, Tunisia, 28 August 2016. EPA

YOU may have read news about the “burkini ban” controversy in some French towns.

The “burkini” is a type of swimwear that covers the whole body of the wearer, except for the hands and feet. It was designed for the Muslim female who wants to wear something light that can be used for swimming, yet at the same time is in accordance with the traditional Islamic concept of modesty.