Swiss parliament approves ban on full-face coverings like burqas, and sets fine for violators

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Swiss parliament approves ban on full-face coverings like burqas, and sets fine for violators

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Europeans@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 years ago

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The lower house of Switzerland's parliament has given final legislative approval to a ban on face coverings, such as the burqas worn by some Muslim women.

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