Italy's Meloni Government to Propose Ban on Burqas, Niqabs in Schools
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced plans to prohibit full-face veils in schools and limit foreign student numbers per class.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has said her government plans to ban the burqa and niqab in schools, according to Al Jazeera.
The proposal would also cap the number of foreign students allowed in each classroom, the report said.
Details on the timing or implementation of the measures were not immediately available, according to the report.
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- Meloni promises to ban burqas, niqabs in Italy’s schools — Al Jazeera — All
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