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Swiss Voters Narrowly Approve a Ban on Face Coverings

March 7, 2021March 7, 2021NICK CUMMING-BRUCEComments Off on Swiss Voters Narrowly Approve a Ban on Face Coverings
The referendum forbids veils worn by Muslim women in public places, as well as ski masks donned by protesters.
Tagged Discrimination, Europe, Geneva (Switzerland), Muslim Veiling, Muslims and Islam, Swiss People's Party, Women's Rights
NICK CUMMING-BRUCE
https://www.nytimes.com/pages/world/index.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

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