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I'm a 16-year-old Scottish Muslim revert and wearing the niqab makes me feel empowered - it's frustrating to keep telling everyone I'm not 'oppressed'

I'm a 16-year-old Scottish Muslim revert and wearing the niqab makes me feel empowered - it's frustrating to keep telling everyone I'm not 'oppressed'

Olivia, 16, from Aberdeen, who reverted to Islam two years ago, said modest clothing has helped her feel more in charge of how she presents herself to the world.

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