$1.2m fund to pay Denmark’s veil fines
An Algerian businessman has said he would pay all the fines faced by women in Denmark who choose to wear full-face veils, as the Danish government on February 6 proposed a ban on full-face veils in public spaces. The measure has yet to be approved. Speaking to Anadolu Agency in front of the Danish parliament, […]
Reports: Morocco bans production and sale of burqa
Morocco has banned the production and sale of full-face Muslim veils – called burqas – apparently for security reasons, according to local media reports. While there was no official announcement by authorities in the North African nation, the reports said the interior ministry order would take effect this week.
Proposed Burqa Ban Withdrawn In Georgia
A Georgia legislator decided Thursday to withdraw a proposed bill that would bar women from wearing burqas on public property in the state. State Rep. Jason Spencer’s measure would have prohibited burqas at driver’s license facilities or while driving, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported. The bill also appears to equate the burqa — a garment that […]