Taliban Continues to Take Away , Women's Rights, in Afghanistan .
On December 20, the Taliban government
confirmed that it has suspended university
education for all female students in Afghanistan. .
CNN reports that the announcement comes
as the latest step in a brutal clampdown
on the rights of women in Afghanistan. .
The news was reportedly confirmed
to CNN by a spokesman for the Afghan
Ministry of Higher Education. .
According to a letter by the education ministry,
the order will go into effect immediately.
In March, girls were prohibited from returning to
secondary schools following months of closure imposed
following the Taliban's takeover in August of 2021.
In March, girls were prohibited from returning to
secondary schools following months of closure imposed
following the Taliban's takeover in August of 2021.
Following the announcement,
Human Rights Watch called
the most recent bans a , “shameful decision that violates the right to
education for women and girls in Afghanistan.”.
The Taliban are making it clear every day
that they don’t respect the fundamental
rights of Afghans, especially women, Human Rights Watch, via CNN.
According to State Department spokesperson
Ned Price, the Taliban's decision will , “have significant consequences for the Taliban and
will further alienate the Taliban from the international
community and deny them the legitimacy they desire.”.
Following the takeover of the country,
the Taliban have tried to promote a more
moderate image to garner international support.
However, CNN reports that women in Afghanistan are no longer allowed to work in most sectors, are required to travel with a male guardian and cover their faces in public.