Anger is growing in Azerbaijan after girls wearing hijabs were barred from schools under new uniform rules.
Azerbaijan's hijab restrictions spark school protests and arrests Anger is growing in Azerbaijan after girls wearing hijabs were barred from schools under new uniform rules. Students and teachers have staged demonstrations, while dozens have reportedly been arrested and users report disruptions to social media platforms.
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Azerbaijan school pupils protest over reported hijab restrictions
aljazeera.com
10.10.2026
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