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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.

The New Arab Staff
17 February, 2026
Senator Pauline Hanson attends the Senate Legal and Constitution Affairs Legislation Committee at Parliament House on October 08, 2025 in Canberra, Australia.
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Outrage as Australia far-right senator wears burqa to parliament

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24 November, 2025
Switzerland
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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

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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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Dutch lawmakers approve ban on burqa wearing in public

The New Arab & agencies
26 June, 2018
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Denmark becomes latest European country to pass 'burqa ban'

The New Arab
31 May, 2018
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Anti-immigration Australian senator Pauline Hanson wears full burqa in parliament

The New Arab & agencies
17 August, 2017
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'We are not burqa' says German interior minister

The New Arab
02 May, 2017
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Egypt lawmaker calls for total ban of 'Jewish burqa'

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The New Arab

09 April, 2017
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Bulgaria becomes the latest European country to ban niqab

The New Arab & agencies
30 September, 2016
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British public would back burqa and burkini bans

The New Arab & agencies
01 September, 2016
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Burkini ban reverse: Sign of French resistance?

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Emma Ducassé

29 August, 2016
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Minister calls for face cover ban in Germany

The New Arab & agencies
19 August, 2016