20 Countries That Banned Niqab/Burqa
1. France
In 2011, France introduced the complete ban on face coverings.
2. Belgium
In 2017, European Court of Human Rights put complete ban on Niqabs.
3. Congo
In 2015, Republic of the Congo becomes first African country to ban Burqa.
4. Chad
In 2015, Chad becomes first Muslim-majority country to ban face coverings.
5. Gabon
In 2015, After the suicide bombings, Gabon decided to put ban on Niqabs.
6. Bulgaria
In 2016, Bulgaria banned face covering after a bill pushed by Patriotic Front Coalition.
7. Latvia
In 2016, Latvia banned face coverings to protect Latvia's cultural values.
8. Austria
In 2017, the country banned the face-coverings with a 150€ (£135) fine.
9. Denmark
The country banned the Burka in 2018, citing the face-coverings go against Danish culture.
10. Sri Lanka
The country banned Niqab in 2019 after suciide bombings.
11. Canada
Canada makes Niqab wearing illegal, they can't get jobs or ride a bus.
12. Germany
Chancellor Angela Merkel banned Niqabs in country back in 2016.
13. Cameroon
Cameroon banned Burqa in 2015 after a suicide attack.
14. Morocco
Morocco banned Niqab in 2017 and also made the sale illegal.
15. Israel
Back in 2010, Knesset passed a pill to prohibit wearing niqab.
16. Italy
Italy passed a law in 1975 that bans the all sorts of face-coverings.
17. Netherlands
Netherlands banned face veil back in 2012.
18. Sweden
Sweden banned the face coverings in 2012.
19. Norway
Norway banned Niqabs in public in 2016.
20. Switzerland
Switzerland banned Burqa in Public after holding a referendum in 2021.
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