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Algeria bans veil at work
22-10-2018
The General Directorate of Public Service announced on Thursday the official and permanent ban of niqab (full-face veil) or any clothing that hides the identity of the individual at the workplace. The statement called on ministers, governors and government officials to strictly apply the instructions which oblige state workers to respect the rules and requirements of security and communication at the level of their interests that requires recognition of their identity automatically and permanently, especially at the workplace. It mandated public employees to strictly abide by the new terms prohibiting any indecent act or conduct regardless of the nature of their duty and compliance with the public service regulations, notably “neutrality, continuity and transparency.” The Directorate also emphasized adherence to the above prohibiting any dress that impairs the exercise of public administration functions, particularly the full face veil. To recall, that in October last year, the ministry of education officially began enforcing the ban of niqab in schools, for female students, teachers and staff. (Al Diyar, October 20, 2018)
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