Hijab

ADDIS ABABA - A river of resistance wove its way through Mekelle, the pulsating heart of Tigray, where thousands gathered in a fervent protest. Their unified voice rose against a controversial hijab ban affecting schoolgirls, defying a court mandate that should have curbed such actions. Imagine that: a city, bustling with history, now echoing with chants for justice. In the storied lands of Axum, educational authorities bucked against the court's ruling, reinforcing the ban and sending ripples…

Mogadishu (AX) — A recent decision by school authorities in Axum, Ethiopia, has sparked significant controversy by prohibiting Muslim girls from donning hijabs while at school, driving over 159 students away from their education. This directive has ignited a firestorm within Ethiopia's Muslim community, who have condemned the move as a blatant breach of religious liberty.The Supreme Islamic Council of Tigray emphatically criticized the decision, branding it both discriminatory and unconstitutional."This ruling dramatically…

FILE - On May 31, 2024, observers noted temporary shelters near Awlala Camp in Ethiopia's Amhara region. UNICEF announced on January 7, 2025, that a staggering 4.4 million children in Amhara are out of school, a consequence of disasters and unrest. (Photo by Alfatih Alsemari via Reuters) Across Ethiopia, an unsettling reality unfolds: over nine million young ones are absent from classrooms due to violence, conflicts, and the havoc wreaked by Mother Nature. The United Nations reveals that more than 6,000 institutions for…

Tigray Muslims Speak Out on Hijab Ban in Schools ADDIS ABABA - The Tigray Islamic Affairs Supreme Council is sounding the alarm over a new prohibition on hijabs in the Axum area, and they're not just going to sit back. They are brainstorming "further peaceful steps in consultation with believers" to tackle this quandary. "We urge for adherence to the dress code regulations set forth by the Federal Ministry of Education for Muslim students," the Council advised in a communiqué from Mekelle, Tigray's regional capital. The…