But veils have been a source of controversy in Denmark for years. Danish Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said in 2010 that "the burqa and the niqab do not have their place in the Danish ...

The niqab protected me, I liked hiding from men. ... Countries’ approaches towards the burqa and niqab, which cover the face, range from tolerance in the UK to an outright ban in France.

The latest ban places Kazakhstan alongside other Central Asian countries that have imposed similar restrictions amid concerns ...

The Netherlands’ ban on face-covering clothing, including the Islamic burqa and niqab, took effect on Thursday, but authorities say they are unwilling to enforce the controversial law.

Belgium - A ban on face-covering dress, such as the Islamic niqab or burqa, entered into law in 2011 on the grounds of security, to allow police to identify people. In 2017, ...

Hijab, burqa, niqab, chador: Muslim women's traditional clothing you should know about While social media is flared up with the 'hijab controversy' discussions, many of us may not be knowing about ...

A young Muslim woman who chooses to wear a burka says it makes her feel like herself – and threats to ban face coverings only ...

COPENHAGEN, Denmark – Denmark joined some other European countries in deciding Thursday to ban garments that cover the face, including Islamic veils such as the niqab or burqa. In a 75-30 vote ...

Explained: the differences between the burka, niqab, hijab, chador and dupatta. (ABC News: Lucy Fahey)The use of the term burka in Australia is often confused with what is actually the niqab.

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed on Monday an amendment to the crime prevention law banning face ...

In a bold move that’s stirring conversations across Central Asia, Kazakhstan has introduced a new law banning face-covering ...