Azerbaijan Pushes for Hijab Ban in Schools
Azerbaijan is facing widespread protests following the government's decision to ban the wearing of hijab in schools, as female students and teachers wearing hijabs have been prevented from entering classrooms. This has led to demonstrations in several cities and arrests of protesters. Although the amendments did not explicitly outlaw hijab, they impose a uniform dress code that reflects a secularist principle, in a country where 96% of the population is Muslim. The reactions include boycotting classes, suffering among students and parents, and internet service outages. Meanwhile, officials have condemned the move and described the protests as an external conspiracy aimed at changing national identity, amidst tensions with Iran and supportive movements in Turkey advocating for the rights of veiled women.
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