Ethopia: Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Supreme Council reports “no resolution” on hijab ban affecting Muslim students in Axum

Addis Abeba– The Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Supreme Council has stated that “no resolution has been reached” regarding the case of Muslim students in Axum, Tigray Regional State, who were barred from attending classes for wearing hijabs.

In a statement released on 1 January 2025, the council said, “Muslim students have been prevented from attending classes for more than a month due to their religious dress code.” The statement further alleged that “some students and their families have been detained.”

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