Portugal bans niqab in public spaces

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Portugal has enacted a controversial law banning the concealment of faces in public spaces, becoming the latest European country to impose restrictions that will primarily affect Muslim women who wear the niqab or burqa. The legislation was signed into law by Portuguese President António José Seguro after being approved by parliament. Although its final wording […] The post Portugal bans niqab in public spaces appeared first on 5Pillars.