NetBlocks confirmed that internet providers in Azerbaijan restricted access to TikTok, Instagram and X on multiple networks. These disruptions are part of a government effort to suppress the movement and hinder coordination among students and parents. The restrictions affect social media access across the country to stifle dissent over the new uniform requirements.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Azerbaijan Arrests 37 and Blocks TikTok Over Hijab Ban Protests
World9 days ago
Protesters in Baku attempted to storm educational facilities this week in response to new regulations on student attire. The unrest follows October mandates prohibiting clothing that does not comply with the secular nature of education, specifically barring hijabs and headscarves. Authorities arrested 37 people for disturbing public order and faced mass student walkouts in solidarity with pupils who are now forbidden from wearing religious dress.
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