'Operation burkini': Muslim women defy French city's ban on swimsuit

'Operation Burkini' was launched last month in protest of the French city of Grenoble's decision to ban the swimwear.

Source: AAP

Muslim women in France have defied their local pool's burkini ban, enjoying a day in the water in swimsuits covering everything except their faces, hands, and feet. 

Local group Citizen Alliance of Grenoble launched "Operation Burkini" last month in protest of the growing numbers of community pools banning the swimsuit. 

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