Dutch to ban burkas in public places

Integration Minister Rita Verdonk is planning to introduce a bill to ban the wearing of an all-encompassing burka in public places after all, she told reporters after today’s cabinet meeting. Research showed there were no legal obstacles to a ban, the minister said. Muslim organisations say less than 50 women wear burkas in the Netherlands.

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