Tensions with teachers, pupils and Turkiye: Inside Azerbaijan’s hijab row
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This article documents human rights concerns or humanitarian issues using credible institutional sources. It is not considered a psychological operation.
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This article is not considered a psychological operation. It reports on the ongoing controversy in Azerbaijan over new school rules restricting religious clothing, such as the hijab, which have led to protests, detentions, and affected both students and teachers, including Gulshan Aliyeva, who was denied entry to her school. The article presents multiple perspectives, including government officials, religious leaders, and citizens, highlighting tensions between secular policies and religious expression in public education.
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