THE HAGUE: A ban on wearing full-face coverings, including the Muslim burqa, in certain places, went into force on Thursday in the Netherlands, Anadolu Agency reported, quoting the Dutch interior ministry. Covering one’s face with cloth, a mask, or a helmet in education, healthcare, mass transportation, or government venues is now prohibited, said a ministry statement.
It said staff at such places could ask people to show their faces or else have them leave the premises, and if they fail to comply the police could get involved and the person could face a fine.
Burqa ban enforced in the Netherlands
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