More than 200 reportedly detained near Baku’s 28 May metro station

People who allegedly attempted to disrupt public order were reportedly detained near Baku’s 28 May metro station.

The Operative Information Center-OMM reports that, according to information received by its newsroom, the incident occurred during an attempt to protest a decision to introduce a uniform dress code in schools. Preliminary information indicates that police officers on duty in the area intervened to prevent a public-order disturbance and detained a group of people.

Information received by the newsroom claims that more than 200 people were detained and that criminal cases were opened against more than 100 people.