Switzerland bans the niqab and burqa in public places following controversial referendum
Published date: 8 March 2021 17:58 GMT
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Last update: 3 years 1 month ago
Switzerland moved to ban the wearing of the burqa and niqab in public places after a controversial referendum.
Supporters of the ban narrowly passed the vote on 7 March, with 51.2% voting in favour.
Supporters of the ban narrowly passed the vote on 7 March, with 51.2% voting in favour.
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