https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/school-headscarf-ban-sparks-rare-protests-in-azerbaijan-and-row-with-turkeyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/school-headscarf-ban-sparks-rare-protests-in-azerbaijan-and-row-with-turkeyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/school-headscarf-ban-sparks-rare-protests-in-azerbaijan-and-row-with-turkey#u134906Mon, 19 Oct 2026 06:51:07 +0000Azerbaijan is facing rare public protests and diplomatic tension with Turkey after schools began turning away female pupils wearing hijabs. The ban has sparked an intense debate over religious freedom and the rights of excluded students. While the government enforces the policy, it has caused friction with teachers, students, and international partners, specifically Turkey, over the restriction of religious attire in educational settings.Why it mattersAzerbaijan maintains a secular governance model that often clashes with religious expressions in public institutions. This specific row tests th