A bill in Egypt's parliament would ban the niqab, or Islamic face veil, from being worn outside, in public institutions and restaurants, in an effort to prevent criminals from using the veil to hide their identities, the World Israel News website reports today (November 6, 2018).
The bill proposes a fine of 1,000 Egyptian pounds (about $55) for wearing the niqab in public. Repeated offenses would carry heavier fines.
Egyptian lawmaker Ghada Ajami told the local media: "Security troubles in Egypt are accelerating these bold decisions in light of attempts to target state institutions, and increasing criminal and terrorist crime rates."
She added: "We are currently in an ongoing war against terrorism, we should do our best to end it. The veil or niqab is used by many people as a cover for the crimes that they are committing; it is not part of the personal freedom as some say."
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