Turkey in the South Caucasus Erdogan fired his adviser Oktay Sarel after he criticized restrictions on the wearing of the hijab in schools in Azerbaijan. Sharel previously called the restrictions unacceptable and called on the Azerbaijani authorities to reconsider their decision. According to media reports, the advisor's dismissal was one of Baku's demands to resolve the disputes between the two countries. The dismissal is related to Aliyev's refusal to reach a publicity summit if friendly relations between Ankara and Baku are not restored. Links.