Kazakhstan Muslim Students Plan To Sue Over Hijab Ban

Radio Free Europe reports today that in Kazakhstan, 8 female Muslim students plan to sue Saqtaghan Baishev University because it refuses to allow them to attend classes wearing hijabs (head scarves). The University says that its regulations are consistent with Kazakhstan's recently-enacted Law on Religions and Religious Organizations.  Attorneys for the students say the University's regulations violate Kazakhstan's constitution which guarantees citizens the right to freely practice their religion.