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Spain's far-right Vox pushes bill to criminalise niqab, burqa

The Vox Party is wanting to pass a bill in the Spanish Congress that would fine women wearing the niqab and burka, worn by some Muslim women.

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17 February, 2026
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Outrage as Australia far-right senator wears burqa to parliament

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24 November, 2025
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Switzerland approves 'burqa ban', sets fines for violators

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
21 September, 2023
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Taliban order female TV presenters to cover face on air

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
19 May, 2022
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Southern India state re-opens schools amid hijab row

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14 February, 2022
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UK culture minister under fire over past comments on Muslims

The New Arab
18 September, 2021
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Afghan women call for respect in rare protest

The New Arab & agencies
02 September, 2021
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Swiss face coverings ban reveals a racist, paranoid right-wing

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Malia Bouattia

17 March, 2021
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Sri Lanka announces draconian anti-terror law, bans face-veils

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
13 March, 2021
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Swiss voters narrowly back Muslim 'burqa ban'

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
07 March, 2021
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Swiss on course to pass Muslim 'burqa ban'

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
07 March, 2021
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Swiss favour 'burqa ban', poll shows

22 January, 2021
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Swedish teachers protest municipality Muslim veil ban

The New Arab
15 January, 2020
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Perspectives

There's a reason why burqa bans just don't work

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Sophia Akram

05 August, 2019
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'Islamophobic' burqa ban comes into effect in the Netherlands

The New Arab
01 August, 2019
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France's anti-hijab laws drive Muslim women into the shadows

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Malia Bouattia

24 May, 2019
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MENA
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Sri Lanka bans public face veils for Muslim women

The New Arab & agencies
29 April, 2019
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Another Swiss region votes overwhelming for 'burqa ban'

The New Arab & agencies
23 September, 2018
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Face veil ban up for regional vote in Switzerland

The New Arab
21 September, 2018
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'Dear Boris Johnson': Niqab-wearing women speak out

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Sami Rahman

17 September, 2018
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UK prime minister condemns Boris Johnson's 'burqa insults'

The New Arab & agencies
08 August, 2018