TEHRAN – In a statement issued on Sunday, 153 Iranian MPs condemned the Azerbaijani government for killing an imprisoned advocate of hijab (the Islamic women’s dress code).

 

In the statement, the lawmakers stated that the Muslim activist had done nothing wrong but espoused religious values like hijab. 

 

In Azerbaijan, Muslim women wearing head coverings are prevented from attending some public places, including schools. 

 

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