The car of one of the high school principals was set on fire in Baku.
Quick Look
- In the Garadagh district of Baku, the car of a school principal was set on fire amid riots associated with the introduction of a uniform school uniform.
- Earlier, police arrested 37 people for disturbing public order.
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Why It Matters
In September, the Azerbaijani government introduced new school uniform rules prohibiting elements that violate the secular nature of education.
The car of one of the principals of secondary schools was set on fire in the Garadagh district of Baku amid unrest over disputes over school uniforms.
37 people were arrested in the capital of Azerbaijan for gross violation of public order amid the introduction of uniform requirements for school uniforms.
BAKU, October 12 – RIA Novosti. The car of one of the principals of secondary schools was set on fire in the Garadagh district of Baku amid unrest over disputes over school uniforms, reports the Azerbaijani agency APA.
Earlier on Monday, the Azerbaijani Interior Ministry said that 37 people were arrested in the Azerbaijani capital for gross violation of public order amid the introduction of uniform requirements for school uniforms.
“In the Garadagh region, the car of one of the principals of secondary schools was set on fire. There were also children nearby. Fortunately, no one was hurt,” the report says.
In September, the Azerbaijani government made changes to the rules governing the appearance of public school students. The new rules prohibit schoolchildren from wearing items of clothing that violate the uniform standard or do not correspond to the secular nature of education.
Open Questions
- Who is the arson suspect?
- What is the current situation with protests in Baku?
