POLITICS● ELEVATED1h ago · Oct 16, 2026, 5:46 PM
Hijab ban at schools in Azerbaijan: What's behind the rare wave of protests?
DW News [en] · eastern europe
Girls wearing headscarves have been turned away from schools in Azerbaijan, triggering unusual protests involving children. The government rules do not mention hijabs. Why are schools enforcing unwritten rules?
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