Portugal’s parliament has approved a bill banning face veils worn for “gender or religious” reasons in public, in a move seen as targeting Muslim women who wear face coverings.


Portugal: Far-right party bill said to target Muslim women wearing burqas, niqabs 

Italy’s ruling Brothers of Italy party is pushing a bill to ban burqas and niqabs in all public spaces, including schools, offices, and shops. Supporters cite secular values and national sovereignty, while critics warn it could target Muslim women and restrict religious freedom. The law would also impose stricter rules on mosque funding and forced marriages, following examples from France and other European nations.


Italy Plans to Ban Burqa and Niqab in All Public Spaces, curb Mosque funding

Switzerland’s contentious ban on facial coverings in public, commonly known as the “burqa ban,” took effect on January 1, 2025. The announcement was made by the Federal Council in a statement cited by Reuters on Wednesday. Violators of the law could face fines of up to 1,000 Swiss francs (approximately Rs 96,280). Watch to know more!

Swiss anti-burqa law prohibits facial coverage in public, offenders face an immediate fine

Sri Lanka's Cabinet on Tuesday approved a controversial proposal to ban all forms of face coverings in public places, citing a threat to national security. The move came weeks after Minister of Public Security Sarath Weerasekara signed a note in March, seeking the approval of the Cabinet to ban burqas, an outer garments that cover the body and face worn by some Muslim women.

Lanka Cabinet approves proposal to ban face coverings in public places

Sri Lanka said on Tuesday a call to ban the wearing of the burqa was 'merely a proposal', following criticism from regional allies ahead of a crucial United Nations vote on human rights in the island nation.

Burqa ban just a 'proposal', Sri Lanka says after criticism from allies 

Sri Lanka to soon ban the burqa and shut more than 1000 Islamic schools. The Minister for Public Security has said that he has signed papers for Cabinet approval to ban full-face covering worn by some women.

Sri Lanka likely to ban burqa, shut Islamic schools

GravitasPlus | As more and more governments ban the Hijab, the piece of clothing has become a political statement. It is imposed on many women & adopted by some as part of their identity. But does Islam mandate the hijab? Palki Sharma unveils the history, relevance & complexities.

Gravitas Plus: Women, Hijab & Choice

Sri Lanka has legalised using controversial anti-terror law to punish people indulging in religious extremism and has also allowed detainment of suspects for two years on charges of "deradicalisation".

Sri Lanka legalises detention for 'deradicalisation'

Sri Lanka will ban the wearing of the burqa and shut more than a thousand Islamic schools, a government minister said on Saturday, the latest actions affecting the country`s minority Muslim population.

Sri Lanka to ban burqa, shut many Islamic schools: Minister

Swiss voters on Sunday voted narrowly to ban full face coverings in public places in a referendum which the media and campaigners have dubbed the "burqa ban". Watch: According to official reports, 51.

Swiss voters support ban on face coverings in public

Swiss voters on Sunday voted narrowly to ban full-face coverings including the Burqas and Niqabs in public places. According to official reports, 51.2 per cent of voters supported the proposal.

Swiss voters support 'Burqa ban' in national referendum

Voters in Switzerland will vote on Sunday, March 7 to decide whether wearing full-face coverings in public should be banned. This will be a binding national referendum.

Swiss to vote on referendum on banning face veils

The Swiss are set to vote on whether they want to ban full facial coverings in public on March 7, when they will also vote on a range of other issues as part of the country’s direct democratic system.

Swiss citizens set to vote on controversial burqa ban referendum

The South African military has amended its dress policy to allow Muslim women to wear headscarves as part of their uniform, an army spokesperson said Thursday. In January last year, a military court dropped charges against an officer who had been indicted for wearing a hijab under her military beret.

South Africa army reviews uniform policy, allows women to wear hijab

An opinion poll in Switzerland has revealed that a clear majority of citizens are in favour of a nationwide ban on face coverings including Burqas.

Switzerland voters favour 'burqa ban' | Poll shows clear support for ban

A clear majority of Swiss voters favour introducing a nationwide prohibition against wearing face-covering garments in public spaces, known as a "burqa ban", a poll showed Friday.

People in Switzerland favour 'burqa ban', poll shows

Switzerland citizens favour 'burqa ban', poll shows ahead of public vote

The South-west state of Germany Baden-Württemberg's government has decided to ban full-face Islamic veils in schools as intense debate continues over a nationwide law.

German state Baden-Württemberg bans burqa in schools

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut has clarified that the demand for burqa ban made in an editorial in party mouthpiece Saamana was not that of the Sena or its chief Uddhav Thackeray.

Burqa ban not demand of Shiv Sena or Uddhav, says Raut

After Sri lankan government implements ban on 'Burqa' in nation as the suspects of the blasts flew wearing the same. Shiv Sena in India demands the same as according to them that could lead to a threat for national security soon in future.

Shiv Sena demands 'Burqa Ban' says pose threat to National security

In the aftermath of the worst terror attack in Sri Lanka which targetted churches and hotels, the government is considering burqa ban. A Sri Lankan government source told local newspaper Daily mirror that the authorities are considering burqa ban in consultations with Muslim community leaders.

Sri Lanka government considering burqa ban after terror attacks

Women who lived under the harsh rule of the Taliban urged senior Afghan politicians to ensure their hard-won freedoms are not bargained away when they talk peace with the insurgents on Tuesday.

We are not a 'political tool': Afghan women on Taliban talks

The UN Human Rights Committee on Tuesday criticised France's so-called burqa ban, saying the law "violated" the rights of two women who were fined for wearing full-face veils in public.

UN Human Rights Committee slams French 'burqa ban' for 'violating' rights

Voters in St Gallen on Sunday approved by a two-thirds majority a ban on facial coverings such as the burqa, becoming the second Swiss canton to do so. Full-face coverings such as niqabs and burqas are a polarising issue across Europe, with some arguing that they symbolise discrimination against women and should be outlawed.

Swiss canton becomes second to ban burqas in public

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