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Egypt bans wearing Hijab & Niqab in schools

“It is crucial that the guardian is aware of & consents to their daughter’s decision to wear a hair cover & this choice should be entirely voluntary, free from any external pressure or coercion”

Switzerland voted to ban on face coverings in public

Swiss people are given a direct say in their own affairs under the country's system of direct democracy

Top Europe court upholds ban on full-face veil in Belgium

The Islamic full-face veil, or niqab, is a hot-button issue across Europe, inspiring similar policies to Belgium's ban, albeit more limited

Austria to ban full-face veil in public places

Austria's ruling coalition has agreed to prohibit full-face veils in public spaces such as courts and schools