Burkas & niqabs banned in Swiss region, Muslim women face fines up to $9,800

Wearing the traditional Muslim niqab or a burka could now find you on the wrong side of the law. MP's from the Swiss region of Ticino have voted in favour of fining people for wearing the garments. 
No exceptions will be made for tourists, but other forms of face coverings such as masks, balaclavas or crash helmets will still be permitted. Algerian businessman and political activist, Rachid Nekkaz says that he is going to pay the fines for the Muslim women.