politics Baku, Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan's school hijab restrictions prompt protests and Turkey tensions
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People were detained in Azerbaijan for disrupting public order while breaking the new school rules
Azerbaijan's school uniform rules, interpreted as barring hijabs, have led to protests, school boycotts, detentions and reported access problems. The dispute has drawn criticism in Turkey, while authorities cited secular education and concerns about foreign religious influence.
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Azerbaijan approved an amendment that bars school clothing the government says violates the principle of secularism.
4 of 4 sources“On July 7, Azerbaijan amended its general education law, reinforcing the principle of secular education and requiring pupils and teachers to comply with dress codes.”