Azerbaijan: rare protests over hijab ban in schools
Summary
A new government rule in Azerbaijan bars clothing considered incompatible with secular education, prompting rare protests. Although it does not explicitly name the Islamic hijab, girls and teachers who wear one have been turned away from schools.Key Facts
- The protests concern a new ban on certain clothing in schools.
- The rule describes the prohibited clothing as incompatible with the secular principles of general education.
- The rule does not explicitly mention the Islamic hijab.
- Girls and teachers wearing hijabs have reportedly been denied entry to schools.
- The ban has sparked tensions in Azerbaijan.
- The article says 96% of Azerbaijan’s population is Muslim.
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