Banned Veil In Kazakhstan: Hiding Face In Public Places Is Illegal
President Qasim Jumart Tauqev has signed a new law, which will ban clothes that hinder identity.
Kazakhstan has banned women from wearing masks in public places.
President Qasim Jumart Tauqev has signed a new law, which will ban clothes that will hinder identity.
According to the official declaration, the ban will apply not only to religious clothing but to every dress that hides the face completely and obstructs one’s identity. However, such clothing will be allowed during medical, seasonal, sports or cultural events.
Although religion or hijab is not mentioned in the law, analysts believe that the ban is targeting the veil.
President Ta’if has already said that people should wear national clothing instead of “black face hiding clothing” that highlights the culture and identity of Kazakhstan.
The move is part of the growing government policies against Islamic clothing in Central Asia. Countries like Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan have already enforced similar laws.
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