Muslim Students of Bahirdar University opposed the new religious directive

Over 95% of  Muslim students of Bahardar University left the campus  following the  new directive of the University which bans women students from  wearing  Niqab and Hijab. The new directive prohibits students from conducting prayer services in the campus according to some students who spoke to ESAT.

The students left the University after the administration informed them that it was beyond its power to make any amendments.

Ethiopian Muslims have been protesting the government’s interference in  religious affairs since last year.