Switzerland Votes To Ban Full Facial Covering In Public Places
A controversial referendum that sought a complete ban on full facial covering, including the niqab and burqa, in Switzerland gained 51.12% of the total votes in favour. The approval means that the facial covering will be banned in all public places. However, it will still be allowed at sacred and religious places. Interestingly, the proposal has been criticized widely by human rights and civic groups as a measure of protecting religious… read-more
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