The Netherlands has banned the Islamic face covering, known as the burqa. This law is applied on public transport, government buildings and health institutions. However, with the recent pandemic, wearing a face mask has become mandatory. According to their law a non medical face mask and face covering cloth are not the same. To highlight this hypocrisy, On the Agenda spoke to the Art Director responsible for the popular image of a woman covered in burqa-like medical masks, Ersem Erçil...

Masked Hijab - The Silhouette Of The Illegal | Radio 786

Civil society groups have welcomed the Gauteng High High Court’s request to the National Conventional Arms Control Committee (NCACC) to end delays in the review application related to permits allowing weapons exports to Saudi Arabian and the UAE. It comes amid the backdrop of Saudi relentlessly waging war on Yemen, killing innocent people. Saudi Arabia and the UAE have been equipped with weapons from major exporting countries, including South Africa, to continue its barrage of attacks.

Guest: Dr Atilla Kisla  - Southern African Litigation Centre

Civil Society Welcomes Court's Directive To Not Delay Arms Trade Case | Radio 786

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