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‘Racist agenda’: Fear, worries over Sri Lanka’s burqa ban

Sri Lanka’s move to ban the burqa on “national security” grounds while calling its use “religious extremism” has been termed a “racist agenda” used to cause divisions in the country. A burqa is an outer garment worn to cover the entire body and the face and is used by some Muslim women. On Saturday, Sri Lanka’s Minister for Public Security Sarath Weerasekera said he had signed a paper for cabinet […]

today15 March 2021

International News

Switzerland votes to ban wearing of the burqa and niqab in public spaces

Switzerland has followed France, Belgium and Austria after narrowly voting in a referendum to ban women from wearing the burqa or niqab in public spaces, including on the street, on public transport and in shops and restaurants. The controversial proposal gained the support of 51.21 percent of voters and the majority of the country's 26 cantons, according to official provisional results published by the federal government. The referendum had been […]

today8 March 2021

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