Azerbaijan Bars 31 Turkish Critics of Aliyev’s Policies
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Azerbaijan has prevented 31 Turkish citizens, including politicians and media professionals, from entering its territory, in a move that would escalate the difference between allies against the backdrop of the restrictions imposed by Baku on wearing the veil in schools.
The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry said that the individuals who were denied entry were calling for the violent overthrow of the government, inciting hatred and religious hostility.
Azerbaijan has banned 31 Turkish citizens, including politicians, writers, and academics, from entering the country, citing their internet and social media posts as the reason. The Baku administration stated that the decision was made to protect sovereignty, national security, and constitutional order.
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Azerbaijan has declared 31 Turkish citizens, including Fatih Erbakan, leader of the Re-Welfare Party, MP Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu, former Hagia Sophia imam Mehmet Boynukalın, and sports commentator Ahmet Çakar, as "persona non grata." The Baku administration cited statements targeting the country's sovereignty and national security as the reason for the decision.
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