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16 October 2026

Hijab ban at schools in Azerbaijan: What's behind the rare wave of protests?

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Hijab ban at schools in Azerbaijan: What's behind the rare wave of protests?

Girls wearing headscarves have been turned away from schools in Azerbaijan, triggering unusual protests involving children. The government rules do not mention hijabs. Why are schools enforcing unwritten rules?

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