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Portugal bans face coverings including the burqa
Portugal
First seen: Aug 21, 2026, 5:46 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 21, 2026, 5:46 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Portugal has banned face-covering garments, including the burqa, citing the importance of the face to identity. The measure concerns national law and religious expression.
SO WHAT?
The law may intensify domestic political and social tensions over religion, integration and civil liberties.
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