Protests Intensify Against Hijab Restrictions in Azerbaijan

As protests spread, chants in support of the hijab have been heard at some schools across the country, and opposition to restrictions imposed on public spaces and social networks has escalated.

Published reports from the Republic of Azerbaijan indicate that in recent days, a number of veiled female students and teachers have been prevented from entering schools. It is also reported that some students have to choose between removing the hijab and continuing their studies.

Simultaneously with the spread of protests, slogans in support of the hijab have been raised in some schools of this country, and opposition to the imposed restrictions has been extended to the public space and social networks.

According to these reports, the authorities of the Republic of Azerbaijan have so far arrested 37 people in Baku in connection with the protests against the hijab restrictions. This statistic has not yet been independently verified.