In an apparent attempt to foster more moderate expressions of Islam, the African country of Morocco reportedly banned the burqa, the full-body veiled often used by conservative Muslim women. MERKEL'S CALL FOR BURQA BAN IN GERMANY DRAWS BACKLASH🔴#MAROC : Le Ministère de l’Intérieur interdit la vente du voile intégral. The reported ban did not mention the sale or use of the hijab or the niqad, which does not cover the eyes. According to the New York Times, the use of the burqa has been relatively low in Morocco as women typically wear traditional dresses and head scarves. If the ban extends to the use of the burqa, Morocco would join France and Belgium who have prohibited Muslim women of wearing the full-body veil.

Source: Fox News January 12, 2017 16:38 UTC