Azerbaijan’s school hijab ban: What’s behind it, and what’s next?

October 12, 2026 · 11:59 am 3 sources

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• Azerbaijan’s school hijab ban: What’s behind it, and what’s next?
  Al Jazeera · October 12, 2026 11:59
  Protests have broken out as some schools begin preventing students and teachers from attending classes.
• Azerbaijan’s hijab restrictions spark school protests and arrests
  Al Jazeera · October 12, 2026 13:26
  Anger is growing in Azerbaijan after girls wearing hijabs were barred from schools under new uniform rules.
• Tensions with teachers, pupils and Turkiye: Inside Azerbaijan’s hijab row
  Al Jazeera · October 14, 2026 07:57
  Teachers fear losing their livelihoods and students risk being excluded as Baku's close ally appears critical.