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WorldSchool headscarf ban sparks rare protests in Azerbaijan and row with Turkey

Azerbaijan has begun enforcing new school uniform rules that have turned away girls wearing hijabs, prompting protests in Baku and southern districts. The interior ministry says 37 people were detained for trying to obstruct the rules and “grossly violate public order”. The dispute has also spilled over into a row with Turkey.

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BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-15 16:15Original

School headscarf ban sparks rare protests in Azerbaijan and row with Turkey
School headscarf ban sparks rare protests in Azerbaijan and row with TurkeyWorld