The unrest follows a September 21 decree prohibiting clothing that conflicts with the "principle of secularism," effectively banning the hijab in a nation that is over 96% Muslim. Authorities have arrested 37 people, and NetBlocks confirmed internet restrictions to TikTok, Instagram, and X on multiple providers to suppress the movement, while some teachers have relocated lessons outdoors.
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Azerbaijan Blames Ally Turkey for School Hijab Protests
Geopolitics7 days ago
Male high school students in Azerbaijan are breaking down school gates to let female classmates and teachers back into classrooms after they were barred for their attire. The government has accused its closest ally, Turkey, of stoking the unrest, marking an unusual breakdown in diplomatic relations as protests against headscarf restrictions spread throughout the country.
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