School headscarf ban sparks rare protests in Azerbaijan and row with Turkey
Girls wearing headscarves have been turned away from schools in Azerbaijan, triggering unusual protests involving children. The government rules do not mention hijabs. Why are schools enforcing unwritten rules?
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