Close Menu
Chronicle.ng
    Trending Stories
    Jamie Gittens joined Borussia Dortmund from Manchester City

    Chelsea agree to sign Jamie Gittens for £55m

    July 3, 2025
    Super Eagles legend Peter Rufai is dead

    Super Eagles legend Peter Rufai is dead

    July 3, 2025
    President Tinubu congratulates Rotimi Amaechi on 60th birthday

    2027: Only a mass movement can stop Tinubu – Amaechi 

    July 3, 2025
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    Trending
    • Chelsea agree to sign Jamie Gittens for £55m
    • Super Eagles legend Peter Rufai is dead
    • 2027: Only a mass movement can stop Tinubu – Amaechi 
    • Liverpool express sadness over Diogo Jota, brother’s deaths
    • Lakurawa terrorists kill 15 in Sokoto village
    • AMCON sells Ibadan Electricity DisCo for N100bn
    • Liverpool fans gather outside Anfield paying their respects to Diogo Jota
    • Chelsea, PSG, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich hold silent tribute for Jota
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    Chronicle.ngChronicle.ng
    Subscribe
    Friday, July 4
    • News
      • Nigeria News
      • World News
      • Headlines News
    • Politics
    • Business
    • Sport
    • Entertainment
    • Contact Us
    Chronicle.ng

    Sri Lanka bans all types of face coverings

    Chronicle EditorBy Chronicle EditorApril 28, 20191 Comment2 Mins Read
    Facebook Twitter Telegram WhatsApp
    Switzerland bans 'burqa' face coverings from 2025
    Switzerland bans 'burqa' face coverings from 2025
    Facebook Twitter WhatsApp
    Sri Lanka bans all types of face coverings
    Sri Lanka bans all types of face coverings

    Almost a week after a series of bomb blasts ripped through three Sri Lankan cities, government authorities on Sunday ordered a complete prohibition on all types of face covers including burqas.

    The decision to ban all types of burqas and face covers was approved by Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena after several bombs ripped through the island nation on April 21.

    The information was conveyed late on Sunday via an official press release. The release said: “Any form of face covering that will hinder the identification of a person is banned under emergency regulations.”

    “A decision has been taken by the president to ban all forms of face covering that will hinder easy identification under emergency regulations,” it added.

    The move to ban face covers, burqas and masks comes after a Sri Lankan parliamentarian submitted a private members’ motion for the same.

    READ ALSO: San Diego Synagogue Hit By Deadly Shooting

    In fact, an organisation of Muslim clerics named All Cetlon Jamiyyathul Ulama also asked women to avoid wearing a burqa/niqab in order to help security forces.

    Earlier in the day, PM Ranil Wickremesinghe also said that he was not against the ban on burqa. A situation of emergency has been declared in the island nation since the bombings that claimed over 250 lives, including some Indians.

    At least 500 people were injured in the serial bombings as well. While the move is expected to make lives easier for the security personnel, not all from the Muslim community in the island nation may be happy with the fresh decision.

    Earlier in the day, India Today TV reported that many Muslims across Sri Lanka are already concerned about their safety as they are being targeted by mobs.

    While many Muslim women in the country have stopped wearing the bura, some have stopped sending out their children to play.

    The bombings on April 21 came as a shock to the island nation, especially becuase the attack occured on Easter.

    Sri Lanka has blamed local terror outfit National Thowheed Jamaat (NTJ) for the attack, adding that the organisation was backed by the Islamic State.

    At least 9 suicide bombers were responsible for the deadliest attack in Sri Lanka in a decade. Three churches and three five-star hotels were primarily targeted in the attacks.

    Source

    Share. Facebook Twitter Telegram WhatsApp

    Keep Reading

    Mexico uncovers over 400 corpses in 'house of error'

    Mexico uncovers over 400 corpses in ‘house of horror’

    Trump unveils luxury fragrance line ‘Victory 45–47’

    Trump unveils luxury fragrance line ‘Victory 45–47’

    Sean 'Diddy' Combs appears in court in sex trafficking case

    Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs acquitted of serious charges, convicted on prostitution counts

    Israel has agreed to 60-day ceasefire - Trump

    Israel has agreed to 60-day ceasefire – Trump

    Khamenei hails Iran’s 'victory' over US, Israel

    Iran ‘can never’ have nuclear weapons, G7 reaffirms

    Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart dies at 90 after decades of fame, sex scandal

    Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart dies at 90 after decades of fame, sex scandal

    View 1 Comment
    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    Subscribe to News

    Be the first to get the latest news updates from ChronicleNG about world, sports, politics etc

    Jamie Gittens joined Borussia Dortmund from Manchester City

    Chelsea agree to sign Jamie Gittens for £55m

    July 3, 2025
    Super Eagles legend Peter Rufai is dead

    Super Eagles legend Peter Rufai is dead

    July 3, 2025
    President Tinubu congratulates Rotimi Amaechi on 60th birthday

    2027: Only a mass movement can stop Tinubu – Amaechi 

    July 3, 2025
    Diogo Jota has joined Liverpool from Wolves

    Liverpool express sadness over Diogo Jota, brother’s deaths

    July 3, 2025
    Lakurawa terrorists kill 15 in Sokoto village

    Lakurawa terrorists kill 15 in Sokoto village

    July 3, 2025
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    • News
    • Politics
    • Sports
    • Business
    • About Us
    © 2025 ChronicleNG

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.