Azerbaijan defends school uniform rules after hijab protests

Published 3d ago · Latest report 2h ago · Political dispute

Affects Azerbaijan and Türkiye · Covered in 3 countries

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Azerbaijan defended its hijab restrictions in schools and warned Turkey against interference.

Azerbaijan has defended its new school uniform policy that restricts Islamic headscarves after student protests erupted in the country. The regulations led to educational institutions barring some students and teachers from classes. Authorities also told Turkey not to interfere in internal governance matters.

The backgroundProtests broke out after several schools implemented a dress code that prevents students and teachers wearing headscarves from attending classes.
The diplomatic frictionAzerbaijan urged its close ally Turkey to refrain from commenting on or meddling in its internal affairs.

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Why it matters

Religious expression in public institutions remains a sensitive topic in secular states across the region, where authorities balance traditional practices against strict state regulations on religious symbols.

Timeline3

Oct 10Students in Azerbaijan began protesting against a new school dress code restricting the hijab.
Oct 12Schools began preventing students and teachers wearing headscarves from attending classes.
Oct 13Azerbaijan defended the uniform rules and told Turkey to stay out of its domestic affairs.

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