Some women wear a headscarf to cover their head and hair, while others wear a burka or niqab, which also covers up their face. Headscarves are seen as a sign of modesty by people who wear them ...

"We ask the mayor," Bazzaro declared, "to take a position as a political act: the burqa or niqab is a violation of women's rights. I do not know of any other religious confessions that require ...

There was no order for women to wear the all-enveloping burqa in the new regulations issued late Saturday, but the niqab effectively covers most of the face anyway, leaving just the eyes exposed.

Now simply appearing in a public place wearing the Niqab carries a fine of 20,000 som, about 230 dollars. The controversy over traditional Muslim women's clothing, and men's long beards ...

"Banning the burqa is a form of discrimination against a group of women. Wearing the hijab or niqab or removing them is a choice that belongs to women and to women alone, to wear whatever they ...

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In 2010, the country brought in a complete ban on clothing that includes full-face coverings - including the burka and niqab. These cannot be worn in any public space in France, at risk of a € ...