Georgia: Protest in Marneuli Condemns Restrictions on Islamic Hijab in Azerbaijan

Georgia: Protest in Marneuli Condemns Restrictions on Islamic Hijab in Azerbaijan
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Residents staged a protest outside a mosque in Marneuli, Georgia, condemning reported restrictions on wearing the Islamic hijab in educational institutions in neighbouring Azerbaijan and calling for the protection of Muslim women’s religious freedoms and right to education.

The demonstration took place following congregational prayers, with participants holding banners highlighting the religious significance of the hijab and demanding respect for Islamic beliefs and practices.

Protesters described the reported restrictions as a violation of the religious rights of Muslim women and girls, warning that students should not face discrimination or be prevented from continuing their education because of their commitment to wearing the hijab.

According to the protest organisers, the restrictions have prevented some women and girls from pursuing their studies, raising concerns about their access to education and freedom of religious practice.