# School headscarf ban sparks rare protests in Azerbaijan and row with Turkey

- Published: 2026-10-15T16:15:06Z
- Updated: 2026-10-16T04:43:35Z
- Section: World
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwly0g2r4k3po?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · World
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Protests have taken place over the rules which have seen pupils wearing hijabs turned away from schools.

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