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Switzerland votes to ban face coverings in public
8 Mar, 2021 12:12 AM
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A poster supporting the initiative Yes to a ban on covering the face is displayed at the village Buochs, Switzerland. Photo / AP
A poster supporting the initiative Yes to a ban on covering the face is displayed at the village Buochs, Switzerland. Photo / AP
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By: Geir Moulson
Swiss voters narrowly approved on Sunday (local time) a proposal to ban face coverings, both the niqabs and burqas worn by a few Muslim women in the country and the ski masks and bandannas used by protesters.
The measure will outlaw covering one s face in public places like restaurants, sports stadiums, public transport or simply walking in the street. It foresees exceptions at religious sites and for security or health reasons, such as face masks people are wearing now to protect against Covid-19, as well as for traditional Carnival celebrations.