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Kazakhstan fines over 1,600 for face-obscuring clothing in public

From 24.kg · () Russian

Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kazakhstan's Ministry of Internal Affairs has reminded citizens of a ban on clothing that obscures the face in public places.
  • The law, in effect since July 2025, aims to ensure public safety and aid identification by authorities and surveillance cameras.
  • Over 1,600 individuals have been fined for violating this regulation, with exceptions for weather, medical reasons, and specific events.

Kazakhstan's Ministry of Internal Affairs has reiterated a law prohibiting face-covering clothing in public spaces, a measure implemented in July 2025 to bolster public safety and facilitate identification. The ministry reported that 1,613 citizens have already faced administrative penalties for this offense.

The law, detailed in the "On Prevention of Offenses" Law, is designed to ensure that individuals can be quickly identified, particularly by surveillance cameras, thereby maintaining public order. Authorities emphasize that the restriction does not infringe upon religious freedoms.

Exceptions to the ban are in place for situations related to weather conditions, medical necessity, official duties, and participation in sports or cultural events. The enforcement aims to prevent anonymity in public, a key aspect of maintaining security and order.

In current times, 1,613 citizens have been brought to administrative responsibility for this offense.

— Ministry of Internal AffairsStating the number of individuals penalized for violating the face-covering law.
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Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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