German lawmakers have approved a partial ban on the full-face burqa Islamic veil and a package of security measures aimed at preventing extremist attacks, the AFP (Agence France-Presse) website reports today (April 28, 2017).
The new laws follow several jihadist attacks, including a truck rampage through a Berlin Christmas market that claimed 12 lives last year.
The new law on facial coverings falls short of a total ban in public places demanded by right-wing parties, like that in effect in neighboring France since 2011.
The prohibition will apply to public servants -- including election officials, military and judicial staff -- performing their duties.
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