Baku: Student protests and class boycotts have reportedly erupted in Azerbaijan following the decision to maintain restrictions on wearing the hijab in schools.

According to media reports, students at several schools have refused to attend classes in response to the rules. Monitoring has also reportedly begun at state schools in the capital, Baku, to ensure compliance with the updated requirements.

The measures have prompted discussions among students and parents, with protests reported in several locations. The situation has drawn attention to the implementation of school dress regulations and concerns raised by some families.

The decision on school uniform rules was passed on 21 September, according to reports. It restricts clothing that is inconsistent with the prescribed uniform or the principle of secular education, although the document does not explicitly mention the hijab.