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Azerbaijan Blocks Social Media as Hijab Protests Continue

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By Rafig Shahbazov12 October 2026Users in Azerbaijan have reported difficulties accessing Instagram and TikTok, claiming the sites only work with VPNs: fuelling speculation that the authorities are restricting access amid protests against hijab restrictions in schools.Users have reported that the platforms were inaccessible from Monday morning, with some complaining about slow connections, feeds failing to refresh, and videos not loading. While …

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نُشر هذا مقاعد ولاً عبر Cedarnews.net. To follow more of the news and reports, click on our website. The Azerbaijani authorities have not confirmed the blocking of social media and have not provided an explanation for the reasons for the access restrictions. This is also evidenced. تم نشر هذا الخبر عبر سوكت عبر Cedarnews الشبابري. For more information, please visit our official website.

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Users in Azerbaijan were experiencing difficulties accessing social media platforms today, amid protests against the ban on the Islamic headscarf in schools in the country. Users of the popular platforms Instagram and TikTok reported that videos were no longer loading and that news feeds were not refreshing. Some said they could only access the services via VPN. The problems occurred while videos of protests against the hijab ban were being post…

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Protests and school walkouts have been reported in Azerbaijan over a ban on the Islamic headscarf in schools, while users have reported problems accessing popular social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok. According to user reports, videos on the two platforms were not loading and news feeds were not refreshing. Some ... More www.ertnews.gr

Users in Azerbaijan faced difficulties accessing social networking platforms today, amid protests against the ban on the Islamic headscarf in schools in the country. Users of… Azerbaijan: Students wearing hijabs banned from entering school – Protests - ΙΝΑΦΤΕΜΟΠΟΡΙΚΙ

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azedu.az broke the news on Monday, October 12, 2026.
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