Denmark on Thursday joined several other European countries in deciding to ban garments that cover the face, including Islamic veils such as the niqab or burqa, reports The Associated Press.
In a 75-30 vote with 74 absentees, Danish lawmakers approved the law presented by the center-right governing coalition. The government stressed that the legislation is not aimed at any religions and does not ban headscarves, turbans or the kippah.
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