Geopolitics
After facing flak over the earlier statement by the Public Security Minister on banning the burqa on the ground that it symbolised religious extremism, the Sri Lankan foreign ministry issued a clarification, saying it is still a proposal under consideration, and no final decision has yet taken by the government. more
Swiss government calls on voters to reject burqa, niqab ban in upcoming referendum
Bern/Sputnik: The Swiss government on Tuesday urged the country's voters to reject a proposal to ban full facial coverings, such as the Islamic burqa and niqab, in an upcoming March r ...
