How Dangerous Are Hijab Protests for Ilham Aliyev's Government?
Protests over hijab in Azerbaijan present a dilemma for President Ilham Aliyev's government. The government must choose between appearing to concede to public pressure or…
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Why it matters: Dual targeting of young male protesters and women over dress codes demonstrates the regime's use of capital punishment and detention as tools to suppress both political dissent and gender-based resistance. Pattern suggests sustained policy, not isolated incidents.
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