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Burqa Ban
Switzerland’s parliament passes legislation to ban burqa, introduces fine for violators
The legislation to ban burqa was adopted by the National Council with a vote of 151-29. It had already been approved by the upper house.
Saudi Arabia bans abaya in the exam halls, asks female students to conform to prescribed uniforms
Abaya is an Arabic term for a long, loose outer garment. The government has banned women from wearing it in the exam halls.
Switzerland to impose $1,000 fine on those violating ‘Burqa Ban’
The Swiss government sent a draft law to parliament seeking to impose fine of $1,000 on 'Burqa Ban' violators.
