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Colombo: Just a few days after Switzerland voted in favour of banning face coverings in public, Sri Lanka has decided to follow suit, albeit awaiting permission from the country's parliament. more
Quebec set to do away with face veil, triggers row
Montreal, Oct 17 (JEN): Following a decade long debate, Quebec is set to ban the burqa or face veil, thereby triggering protests from Islam sympathisers.
Namamkojast? Afghan women ask seeking recognition, starts #whereismyname campaign
Kabul, Aug 26 (JEN): Tired of the denial they have faced for decades, Afghan women are finally asking 'namam kojast?', which literally translates to 'where is my name'.
