A woman walks along a street of Colombo, Sri Lanka. The Sri Lankan government said it will ban garments worn by some Muslim women that cover the body and face. AP Photo
A woman walks along a street of Colombo, Sri Lanka. The Sri Lankan government said it will ban garments worn by some Muslim women that cover the body and face. AP Photo

Asia

Sri Lanka to ban face coverings and close more than 1,000 Islamic schools

Public security minister cites threat to national security for proposed move

The National

March 14, 2021