Azerbaijan’s hijab restrictions spark school protests and arrests

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Azerbaijan's hijab restrictions spark school protests and arrests

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Azerbaijan’s hijab restrictions spark school protests and arrests

Anger is growing in Azerbaijan after girls wearing hijabs were barred from schools under new uniform rules. Students and teachers have staged demonstrations, while dozens have reportedly been arrested and users report disruptions to social media platforms.

Published On 12 Oct 202612 Oct 2026

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