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Barring the headscarf from presidential events was a controversial stance taken by Ahmet Necdet Sezer, the tenth President of Turkey. Sezer's decision sparked significant debate, as it was seen by some as an infringement on religious freedom and by others as a necessary measure to maintain secularism in the country. The ban on headscarves at presidential events remained in place throughout Sezer's presidency, from 2000 to 2007.