Protests erupted in Azerbaijan after a ban on school headscarves
Azerbaijan's government amended school dress rules on September 21, banning hijab and enforcing a secular dress code, leading to student exclusions and protests.
- Azerbaijan's Cabinet of Ministers amended school dress rules on September 21.
- The amendment barred clothing in schools that the government stated violates the principle of secularism.
- A ban on wearing the hijab in Azerbaijan's schools has caused female students to be barred from classes.
- The Interior Ministry said it arrested 37 people for disrupting public order.
- The Baku City Education Department announced inspections to check clothing requirement compliance.
- The Interior Ministry’s Press Service stated a group in Baku created confrontational situations with school staff.
- Users in Azerbaijan reported difficulties accessing Instagram and TikTok.
- The Interior Ministry said protesters tried to disrupt public order.
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