News media have reported that 37 people have been arrested amid tensions over the implementation of new dress regulations in state schools in the Republic of Azerbaijan.
According to reports, the Azerbaijani government adopted new regulations on students’ clothing on September 21. The regulations emphasize uniform school attire and adherence to the principle of secular education; however, the text of the decision does not explicitly mention a ban on the hijab.
As the regulations came into effect, reports emerged that some students wearing the hijab had been prevented from entering classrooms, prompting protests by students and parents.
Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs said the arrests followed incidents related to disturbances of public order.
These developments have intensified discussions about religious freedom, the right to education, and the implementation of school dress regulations in Azerbaijan.
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