Sri Lanka To Shut Madrassas, Ban Burqas: Minister Weerasekara

Sri Lanka's Public Security Minister Sarath Weerasekara has announced the country's plans to ban burqas and almost 1000 Madrassas. Highlighting the threat to national security, Sarath called Burqa a sign of religious extremism that came into existence recently. Moreover, the government plans to ban 1,000 Madrassas since they are not registered with the authorities. Reportedly, the decision would affect the Muslim minority that constitutes 9% of the Sri Lankan population.