Monday, October 2, 2017

Burqa Ban Became Law in Austria on October 1; Police Tell Woman Wearing Niqab to Remove It;

Muslim women in Austria were forced by police to remove their facial coverings on October 1, when an anti-burqa law went into effect, The Telegraph (British) website reports today (October 2, 2017).

The so-called "burqa ban" prohibits facial coverings, including niqabs and burqas.

Yesterday, a woman wearing a niqab facial veil -- which only leaves the eyes uncovered -- was seen being told to remove her veil by two police officers in Zell am See, a city south of Saltzburg.

Those who defy the ban could face a fine of 150 euros.

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