Azerbaijan Hijab School Ban Sparks Protests in London, Berlin, Ankara

Protests against Azerbaijan's policy barring veiled students and teachers from schools have spread to Azerbaijani diplomatic missions in London, Berlin, and Ankara. The policy, which appears to be a government measure, has triggered domestic and international backlash, though the exact scope and official response remain unclear. This marks a notable escalation of a domestic religious-policy dispute into an international diplomatic issue.