Al Jazeera · 2026-10-12
• What happened: Azerbaijan’s hijab restrictions spark school protests and arrests 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 b... • Why it matters: This update may be relevant for Cyprus residents, visitors, businesses or policymakers. • What to watch next: Follow CyprusDailyLife for updates.
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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