Belgian teacher dismissal over headscarf sparks debate on religious freedom in schools

A Catholic secondary school in Zaventem, Belgium, dismissed teacher Hadija Amajoud for wearing a headscarf, prompting a fellow teacher, Khadija, to publicly criticize the decision. The incident highlights ongoing tensions in Belgium over religious symbols in education, with Khadija arguing that competence should outweigh appearance. The dismissal may signal a stricter enforcement of neutrality policies in Catholic schools, though the specific school's policy is not detailed.