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Burkas May Be Banned From Some Public Places in the Netherlands

In a controversial move, the vast majority of members of Dutch Parliament voted on Tuesday to ban the burka — a traditional religious garment worn by some Muslim women to cover their entire bodies and faces — in schools, hospitals, and government buildings in the Netherlands, according to The Telegraph. According to The Telegraph, the logic behind the decision is the “necessity to be able to interact face-to-face, for instance in places where public services are performed and safety must be gu