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Austrian Muslims to protest against headscarf ban

Xinhua, February 4, 2017 Adjust font size:

Austrian Muslims plan to take to the streets in the capital Vienna on Saturday to voice their opposition to a planned ban on headscarves in public, local media reported Friday.

Up to 1,000 participants are expected, according to organizers.

The ban on the headscarves was confirmed as part of integration laws decided upon by the Austrian government over the past weekend.

It stipulates fines of 150 euros (162 U.S. dollars) where prohibited garments such as the burqa and niqab are worn.

The laws are to be assessed next week, and are expected to be passed in parliament in late March. Enditem