# Hijab restrictions in Azerbaijan spark school protests and arrests

https://mins.news/en/item/96538

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-12 13:26 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/12/10-12-azerbaijan-protest-sv?traffic_source=rss

> Azerbaijan’s new uniform rules bar girls wearing hijabs from school, fueling anger. Students and teachers have demonstrated, dozens have reportedly been arrested, and users say social media platforms have faced disruptions.

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