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In Kyrgyzstan, the ban on the Islamic niqāb takes effect, with women facing a fine of 20,000 som ($230 USD)

China–United States relations — In Kyrgyzstan, the ban on the Islamic niqāb takes effect, with women facing a fine of 20,000 som ($230 USD) if they wear it in public places. [https://www.rferl.org/a/niqab-ban-kyr

Published February 1, 2025· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: China–United States relations.

In Kyrgyzstan, the ban on the Islamic niqāb takes effect, with women facing a fine of 20,000 som ($230 USD) if they wear it in public places. [https://www.rferl.org/a/niqab-ban-kyrgyzstan-islam-hijab-central-asia/33297197.html (RFE/RL)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2025-02-01).