Tunisia has banned students wearing niqab, the full face veil, from sitting for the baccalaureate exams.
The end of high school tests are scheduled for next week, but the education ministry said that no girl wearing the niqab would be allowed to enter the examination centres or halls.
“One of the conditions to sit for the exams is not to cover the face,” the ministry said. “Those who do not comply will not be allowed in the exam centre.” [Gulf News] Read more
