Sri Lanka's cabinet approved a controversial ban on the burqa, citing national security reasons. Muslims on the island have denounced the move as islamophobic. WION's Palki tells you whether Sri Lanka's war on terror is actually a war on religion.

Gravitas: Sri Lanka's cabinet approves burqa ban

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

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Gravitas: Sri Lanka's cabinet approves burqa ban

Sri Lanka likely to ban burqa, shut Islamic schools