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In Austria, controversial revisions to a century-old law on Islam have received parliamentary approval. The changes mean the employment of Islamic
In Austria, controversial revisions to a century-old law on Islam have received parliamentary approval.
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The changes mean the employment of Islamic teachers funded by any organisation from abroad will be banned.
The government says the new law will give Islam in Austria a chance to develop without foreign interference.
But Muslim groups have denounced the revisions as unfair.
The changes have also been condemned by Islamic countries around the world.