M23 SAYS HUNDREDS OF BURUNDI SOLDIERS CAPTURED IN LATEST CONGO OFFENSIVE. (PHOTO).

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 M23 says hundreds of Burundi soldiers captured in latest Congo offensive The Rwanda-backed M23 group has captured hundreds of Burundian soldiers during its latest offensive in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a rebel official said, as clashes continued despite a warning from the Trump administration. Last week M23 entered the strategic town of Uvira near the border with Burundi, less than a week after the presidents of Congo and Rwanda met in Washington with U.S. President Donald Trump and affirmed their commitment to a peace deal known as the Washington Accords. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday that Rwanda's actions in eastern Congo violated the Washington Accords and vowed to "take action to ensure promises made to the President are kept". Rwanda denies supporting M23 and has blamed Congolese and Burundian forces for the renewed fighting. A United Nations group of experts report published in July said Rwanda exercised command and control over t...

SWITZERLAND'S BAN ON FACIAL COVERINGS IN PUBLIC, OFTEN CALLED THE "BURQA BAN", WILL OFFICIALLY TAKE EFFECT ON JANUARY 1, 2025.(PHOTO)..


Switzerland’s ban on facial coverings in public, often called the “burqa ban,” will officially take effect on January 1, 2025.

 Announced by the Swiss Federal Council, the law will impose fines of up to 1,000 Swiss francs (about $1,144) for those who break the rule. The ban, passed in a 2021 referendum, has stirred debate and criticism, particularly from Muslim organizations, and is seen as a controversial change in Swiss policy.

The government clarified that there will be several exceptions to the rule. Face coverings will still be allowed in specific situations, such as on airplanes, in diplomatic buildings, and in places of worship. Practical exceptions will also permit face coverings for health reasons, traditional customs, or protection from weather. Additionally, coverings for artistic, entertainment, and advertising purposes, as well as certain public safety scenarios, will be allowed with prior approval.

The ban originated from a public proposal that gathered enough support to be put to a national vote, led by the right-wing Swiss People’s Party. This party also campaigned for a similar measure in 2009, which led to a ban on constructing new minarets. Although members of the centrist and Green parties opposed the law, it was passed by the Swiss parliament and incorporated into federal law in 2021.

Switzerland now joins other European countries like Belgium and France that have similar bans on facial coverings in public. Although full-face coverings are rare in Switzerland, the new law reflects a broader trend across Europe to restrict certain cultural and religious expressions. With two cantons, Ticino and St. Gallen, already enforcing similar bans, the nationwide law aims to bring consistency across the country and aligns with a significant portion of Swiss public opinion.

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