30/12/2024
: Muslim students in town protest hijab ban, citing violations of religious and educational rights
Muslim students in Axum, located in the Central Zone of , are protesting a hijab ban they describe as a violation of their constitutional rights to education and religious freedom. One student explained, "The schools are denying our right to education because we wear the hijab, which is required by our religion." Efforts to compromise by matching hijab colors with uniforms were reportedly rejected.
The Islamic Affairs Office in Axum highlighted that the ban impacts four secondary schools and approximately 140 students, including those preparing for national exams. Haji Mohammed Kahsay of the Islamic Affairs Council in Tigray stated, "The hijab is a deeply significant expression of faith and identity for Muslim women. Denying students the right to wear it violates their religious freedoms." He called for stakeholders to safeguard individual freedoms and promote inclusivity.
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