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Azerbaijan Uniform Crisis and Turkey Veiling Issues
The recent school uniform crisis in Azerbaijan has sparked widespread controversy and reopened historical wounds related to veiling in Turkey. The issue has transformed into a public opinion matter against restrictions on religious accessories in schools. It all began with a government decision aimed at promoting secular principles, but it resulted in the ban of veiled female students from entering schools or attending classes in some regions, provoking domestic and international condemnation. Turkish media expressed solidarity with the students, recalling the history of strict veiling restrictions in the country over past decades. Meanwhile, the Azerbaijani side viewed these criticisms as blatant interference in its internal affairs. Tensions are escalating, amid arrests and confrontations between supporters and decision-makers. The crisis also raises fears of repeating the tragedies associated with imposing veiling restrictions in Turkey since the 1990s.
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