Swiss Threaten Muslim Females Wearing Burqa & Niqaab

The Swiss authorities have issued the first fine for the country’s nationwide face-covering ban that took effect this year but seems to only target Muslim women covering their faces hence it is called the “burqa ban”. A woman in Zurich was fined when she wore a burqa in public

The contentious measure is a federal law prohibiting Muslim garments, such as burqas and niqabs. The woman rightfully refused to pay the fine, which totaled 100 Swiss francs ($110), meaning the case will now go to the cantonal governor’s office for further processing.

The ban stems from a 2021 Swiss referendum that narrowly passed with 51.2% support, following a campaign in favor of the measure led by the right-wing Swiss People’s Party.