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Danish ban on face-covering garments enters into force

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AP Copenhagen
Last Updated : Aug 01 2018 | 3:45 PM IST

Supporters and opponents of a ban on garments covering the face, including Islamic veils such as the niqab or burqa, clashed verbally today as the law takes effect.

Marcus Knuth of the ruling liberal party Venstre, says the dress worn by some conservative Muslim women is "strongly oppressive."

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First Published: Aug 01 2018 | 3:45 PM IST

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