What the records say
- When
- 2011
- Kind
- Protest
- Coordinates
- 40.30° N, 47.70° E
Placed at the country: the source names no closer place.
Protests against hijab ban in Azerbaijan
The Hijab protests in Azerbaijan are a consequence of changes in the formal and social aspects of Azerbaijan with the banning of the hijab in schools and universities. The hijab ban led to protests by some religious activists and to their subsequent arrests, due to their opposition to the new laws.
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