Azerbaijan Bans 31 Turkish Citizens Amid Headscarf School Dispute

Azerbaijan barred 31 Turkish citizens from entry, citing security, amid Turkish criticism of headscarf restrictions in Azerbaijani schools. The move signals a rare public strain in the traditionally close Turkey-Azerbaijan alliance, with Baku asserting sovereignty and Ankara facing domestic pressure over religious freedom. The incident is isolated but could affect bilateral cooperation if it escalates.

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