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Italy Bans Burqa in Schools: Other Nations Follow Suit, Even Pakistan's Ally Imposes Restrictions.
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News18•21-09-2026, 09:17
Italy Bans Burqa in Schools: Other Nations Follow Suit, Even Pakistan's Ally Imposes Restrictions.
- •Italian PM Giorgia Meloni announced a ban on burqa and niqab in schools, sparking global discussion.
- •Meloni emphasized that those building a future in Italy must respect its language, culture, and rules.
- •Many European countries like France, Belgium, Austria, and Switzerland already ban full face coverings in public.
- •China has strict restrictions on face-covering garments for Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang, citing security and extremism concerns.
- •The move is part of a broader debate on integration and security, with Italy's bill awaiting parliamentary approval.
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Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced plans to ban face-covering burqas and niqabs in Italian schools, cap the number of foreign students per class, and require certain parents of foreign students to learn Italian language skills.
France was the first country to ban the burqa and niqab in public places in 2011, followed by nations like Belgium, Austria, Denmark, Bulgaria, Switzerland, and parts of the Netherlands. Additionally, China strictly prohibits face-covering garments for the Uyghur Muslim community in Xinjiang.
No, the proposed regulations specifically target full face-covering garments like burqas and niqabs, while the hijab—which leaves the face uncovered—is not included in these restrictions.
