Northeast India’s Only English and Hindi Satellite News Channel

Male students in Afghanistan boycott classes over suspension of higher education for women

First Published: 26th December, 2022 8:08 IST

The male students have put forward a strong opposition to attending classes until they are open for female students as well.

Following the Taliban’s ban on university education for girls, the male students in the country have boycotted their classes condemning the suspension of higher education for women, Tolo news reported on Sunday.
The male students have put forward a strong opposition to attending classes until they are open for female students as well.

“We will continue our boycott and if the female classes are not reopened, we will also boycott our lessons and will not continue education,” said Muzamel, a student over Taliban’s ban on women’s education in the country.

“Universities are closed for our sisters. We don’t want to go to university either,” said Nawidullah, another student.

Furthermore, numerous lecturers at Kabul University also called out the Taliban to reconsider their decision, saying the closure of educational institutes is unfortunate, as per Tolo news.

“We ask the Islamic Emirate to reopen universities for our sisters,” said Tawfiqullah, a lecturer.
“My two sisters are also pursuing higher education, but due to the closure of institutions, I will not continue as well,” Tolo news quoted Mohebullah, another student as saying.

Afghanistan’s Ministry of Higher Education earlier in December suspended higher education for female students. The decision led to widespread protests and global condemnation.

Since 15 August 2021, the de facto authorities have barred girls from attending secondary school, restricted women and girls’ freedom of movement, excluded women from most areas of the workforce and banned women from using parks, gyms, and public bath houses.

These restrictions culminate with the confinement of Afghan women and girls to the four walls of their homes. (ANI)

COMMENTS

WE RECOMMEND

Banner
New Zealand’s Maori King seeks ‘personhood’ status for whales

This development comes as the 'Hinemoana Halo Ocean Initiative' is aiming at an ocean protection fund for the big mammal, as reported by Anadolu News Agency.

29th March 2024
Banner
Bijay Chhetri becomes first Indian to join Latin American club Colon Futbol Club on loan

Colon Futbol team is a 116-year-old professional football team headquartered in Montevideo that presently competes in Uruguay's second division.

28th March 2024
Banner
Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Six missing workers presumed dead, says Maryland state police

Earlier, as stated by US President Joe Biden, eight people were unaccounted for after the Baltimore Bridge collapse, out of which two have been rescued

27th March 2024
Banner
6.9 magnitude earthquake jolts Papua New Guinea

A strong earthquake of 7.0 magnitude killed at least seven people in April last year

24th March 2024
Banner
PM Modi to embark on 2-day Bhutan Visit: What it means for the 2 nations?

Mr Modi's visit to Bhutan comes just days after his Bhutanese counterpart Tshering Tobgay' s tour of India and the meetings he had with the Indian Prime Minister, the President and other leaders.

20th March 2024