Azerbaijan school pupils protest over reported hijab restrictions
Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: October 10, 2026Country: Azerbaijan
Society & Lifestyle

Azerbaijani students protested outside schools and boycotted classes after the government introduced a new secular dress code reportedly banning hijab-wearing students and teachers from entering schools. Videos show these protests and defiance of the rule. The measure has sparked tensions, with young people voicing their discontent over what they see as restrictions on religious freedom and women's rights in education. The controversy continues to unfold in the country.
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