Switzerland Votes to Ban Burkas, Niqabs in Public

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Switzerland narrowly voted to ban face coverings in public, including burkas and niqabs worn by Muslim women. Several groups including the right-wing Swiss Peopleโ€™s Party (SVP) brought up the measure and it passed 51.2% to 48.8% on Sunday. A leading Islamic group condemned the vote to ban burkas and said itโ€™s โ€œa dark dayโ€ for Muslims. โ€œTodayโ€™s decision opens old …