Protests in Azerbaijan over school hijab restrictions

Students in Azerbaijan have started protesting against a new school dress code limiting the use of hijabs.

By Imani Kabeya — Fact Check · October 10, 2026 at 7:49 p.m.

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Claim: Pupils in Azerbaijan are protesting due to new hijab restrictions in schools.

What we found: According to Al Jazeera, students are actively protesting the implementation of a dress code in Azerbaijan's schools that limits wearing the hijab, though it is unclear how widespread these protests are or what specific measures the dress code entails.

Verdict: Unconfirmed. While student protests are reported, detailed information on the scope of the dress code and protests needs further verification.

Original source : Al Jazeera

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