Islamic Emirate widely criticized for barring girls from studies
KABUL (SW) – The Islamic Emirate authorities have been widely criticized for their move not to allow girls above grade six to resume studies at schools.
Day: March 23, 2022
HRW charges authorities with violation of rights in Helmand
MONITORING (SW) – The Human Rights Watch has charged the Islamic Emirate authorities in Afghanistan’s Helmand province to have threatened to retaliate against activists and former government officials in response to recent killings of Taliban commanders.
Consultations for Sharia-compliant uniform for girls hinders reopening of schools
KABUL (SW) – The Islamic Emirate authorities have cited consultations for Sharia-compliant dress code for girls as the reason behind not reopening their schools across the country.
IsDB calls for support for Afghanistan Humanitarian Trust Fund
MONITORING (SW) – President Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Muhammad Sulaiman Al Jasser has sought generous support from the member countries of Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), development partners, humanitarian organizations and donors to successfully operationalize the newly formed Afghanistan Humanitarian Trust Fund.
Students fear for ‘educational catastrophe’ in Afghanistan
KABUL (SW) – Teachers and students fear the array of restrictions imposed by the Ministry of Higher Education will lead to academic catastrophe in the country.
