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Articles by Noele Illien

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Swiss Muslims denounce ‘burqa ban’ proposal as referendum nears Only a few women are understood to wear facial coverings in Switzerland, where a controversial vote will take place on March 7.

March 2, 2021 Noele Illien  

(Al-Jazeera) Less than a year ago, Valentina made the decision to switch her headscarf for a niqab. “I feel better and safer wearing it,” she told Al Jazeera. “It is also an act of worship.” For the 32-year-old from Switzerland, who prefers […]

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