Another European Country Bans Niqab
Portugal has banned niqab for women as a new law restricts any face-covering clothing in public places. Portuguese President António … Read More The post Another European Country Bans Niqab appeared first on ProPakistani .
Portugal has enacted a law prohibiting women from wearing niqab in public spaces. President António José Seguro endorsed the legislation. The law targets face-covering clothing that conceals a person's identity. Proposed by the far-right Chega party, the bill gained approval from several right-wing parties, including the ruling Social Democratic Party, Chega, Liberal Initiative, and CDS-PP. Critics argue the measure disproportionately impacts Muslim women who opt to wear full-face veils.
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