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Belgian local laws ban full Islamic veil wearing - Embassy

BRUSSELS, Aug 21 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Embassy in Belgium warned Thursday Kuwaiti citizens of local laws in Belgium regarding wearing of full Islamic veil in public, which has been banned since July, 2013.
Whoever violates these laws will face a financial fine, as well as an imprisonment for up to seven days, the Embassy said in a statement, urging all Kuwaiti visitors and tourists to avoid legal problems. (end) am.ma