'Burqa ban' law signals rightward political turn in Austria

Sunday, October 1, 2017

VIENNA -- A law prohibiting any kind of full-face covering, known popularly as the "Burqa Ban," takes effect today in Austria, where the strong support for it portends potential political upheaval in the upcoming national election.

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