To curb extremism and radicalization China has announced a ban on “abnormal” facial hair and veils in public places in its predominantly Muslim Xinjiang province that borders Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Afghanistan. Local authorities released a statement saying the new rules will be effective from Saturday. On the official website the […]

The highest administrative court of France has suspended the ban on burkinis in the town of Villeneuve-Loubet, Near Nice, saying the Mayors enjoy no right to do so. Burkinis are swimsuits that cover whole body except the face, hands and feet. It is mostly worn by Muslim women and currently […]