WorldAzerbaijan’s school hijab restrictions: What’s behind them, and what comes next?

Azerbaijan’s government amended school uniform rules in a move that indirectly bars students and staff from wearing hijabs, citing secular principles. Some schools have turned people away from classes, sparking protests and a social media campaign that spread to Türkiye. President Ilham Aliyev indirectly criticised Türkiye, warning against interference in Azerbaijan’s way of life.

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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-10-12 11:59Original