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Participants expressed their rejection of the decision and affirmed the importance of respecting religious freedoms and women\u2019s right to wear the hijab.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Participants adhered to the established guidelines, keeping the protest to a few minutes without disrupting lectures. 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