(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - The protesters gathered outside the Education Ministry building in the capital, Baku, on Friday to voice their opposition against the decree.
The demonstrators were holding placards reading slogans in support of the Islamic dress code and in condemnation of the government's use of force to disperse pro-hijab rallies and Muslim activists.
They also called for the resignation of Education Minister Misir Mardanov, who is seen heading the anti-hijab campaign in Azerbaijan's educational centers.
Friday's peaceful gathering soon turned violent when police forces assaulted demonstrators with batons and injured tens of people and arrested an unspecified number of others.
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