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Sri Lanka Implements Face Veil Ban After Easter Terror Attacks

President Maithripala Sirisena’s office cited concerns over identification and national security in the wake of the deadly bombings.
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Dutch Parliament Passes Limited Ban On Burqa, Niqab

One far-right Dutch politician said the next step is to "close all the mosques in the Netherlands."
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Danish Government Proposes Ban On Full-Face Veils

Denmark's justice minister claimed veils like the niqab are "disrespectful."
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Austria Will Ban Full-Face Veil In Public Places

A number of European countries are planning similar bans as far-right parties gain support.
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Bulgaria Bans Muslim Women From Wearing Full-Face Veils In Public

Even though most Muslim women in the country don't wear niqabs or burqas.
By Angel Krasimirov, Reuters