Au izbucnit proteste în Azerbaidjan după ce guvernul a interzis purtarea hijabului în școli

Protests erupted in Azerbaijan after the government banned hijabs in schools, citing secularism. The ban affects female students and teachers, leading to demonstrations and arrests. Many expressed their discontent, emphasizing their right to choose their attire. Videos show students and teachers holding classes outside in hijabs, while solidarity from non-hijab wearers was evident. A teacher shared her emotional response to the ban, highlighting personal choice. Even imprisoned journalist Polad Aslanov protested through a hunger strike, advocating for constitutional rights. The Azerbaijani Press Agency stated that traditional attire is allowed during approved festivities.