Amid protests in Azerbaijan against new school uniform requirements, the number of people detained on charges of gross violation of public order has exceeded 200. Restrictions on access to the social networks TikTok, Instagram, and X have also been reported.
Monitoring has already begun in Baku to examine compliance with clothing requirements set by Cabinet of Ministers decisions for students and teachers in public educational institutions.
The Baku Education Department reported that cases of behavior inconsistent with the school and educational environment were recorded in some general education institutions.
In some schools in Baku, female students wearing hijabs were not allowed to attend classes, after which other students also refused to go to school as a sign of solidarity. Students’ parents and teachers joined the protests.
