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The burqa is worn by women in various countries. Some countries have banned it in government offices, schools, or in public places and streets.
There are currently 16 states that have banned the burqa and niqab, both Muslim-majority countries and non-Muslim countries, including Tunisia,[1] Austria, Denmark, France, Belgium, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Bulgaria,[2] Cameroon, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Gabon, the Netherlands,[3] China,[4] Morocco, Sri Lanka and Switzerland.
- ^ "Tunisian PM bans wearing of niqab in public institutions". Reuters. 5 July 2019. Retrieved 5 July 2019.
- ^ Krasimirov, Angel (2016-09-30). "Bulgaria the latest European country to ban the burqa and niqab in public places". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 5 December 2016.
- ^ Halasz, Stephanie; McKenzie, Sheena (27 June 2018). "The Netherlands introduces burqa ban in some public spaces". CNN. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
- ^ Phillips, Tom (13 January 2015). "China bans burqa in capital of Muslim region of Xinjiang". The Telegraph. Retrieved 9 August 2018.