69 Afghanistan’s Taliban-imposed prohibition on women attending universities has sparked international outrage and left many Afghans feeling hopeless. The statement was made on Tuesday by the minister of higher education, who stated that it will be implemented effective immediately. Since girls have already been kept out of secondary schools since the Taliban returned last year, the prohibition significantly restricts women’s access to education.” They destroyed the only bridge that could connect me with my future,” one Kabul University student said. The US on Tuesday roundly condemned the Taliban’s actions and said such a move “will come with consequences for the Taliban”.”The Taliban cannot expect to be a legitimate member of the international community until they respect the rights of all in Afghanistan,” said Secretary of State Antony Blinken in a statement. You Might Be Interested In “Take a chance and believe in yourself,” said Reema Juffali, the first Saudi female professional racing driver to win an international motor race. Abu Dhabi outlines plans to accelerate climate action, strengthen the emirate’s resilience Meet Lee Young-hee, Samsung Electronics’ very first female president California passes ban on caste-based discrimination UAE to establish a field hospital in Amdjarass, Chad to support Sudanese refugees Azalina: Debate on Suhakam’s annual report to strengthen human rights protection
