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Egypt ban on face veil in schools sparks debate

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Education ministry bans the niqab, an all-encompassing black garment that leaves only the eyes visible. The decision leaves optional the hijab, the headscarf worn by a much larger number of women. Critics took to social media to lambast the move, accusing the government of meddling in private matters.

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Egypt ban on face veil in schools sparks debate

Critics call the ban on the niqab in schools 'tyrannical' while supporters see it as an anti-extremism measure

·Karachi, Pakistan
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The Express Tribune broke the news in Karachi, Pakistan on Tuesday, September 12, 2023.
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