SOCIETY — March 29, 2026
Female Students in Kabul Express Concerns Over Five Years Without Education
Female students in Kabul are worried about their future after five years excluded from schools and universities, saying the ban has disrupted their academic paths, shattered dreams, and caused psychological distress.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Hasht-e Subh — 2 min read
Female students in Kabul have voiced worries about their uncertain futures after five years of exclusion from schools and universities.
The students assert that education is their human right and call for schools to reopen for all girls. They describe the ban as having challenged their academic paths and shattered their dreams and plans.
Some female students stated they would have completed secondary school or graduated from university by now if not for the deprivation. The exclusion has also led to severe psychological impacts, including depression, anxiety, feelings of worthlessness, and hopelessness, according to the students.
The lack of education continues to affect the daily lives of these female students, leaving them without clear prospects for resuming studies.
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Reliability assessment
Single source relying entirely on unnamed 'sources' and anecdotal statements from 'female students' without direct, on-record attribution, named individuals, or concrete checkable details beyond general location (Kabul) and known context of the education ban. Core fact of the ban is established but student sentiments are vague and speculative.
The source language mixes facts with framing or advocacy wording. Hasht-e Subh: "long-term deprivation", "shattered their plans and dreams", "heavy consequences on their psychological state" – these phrases mix factual reporting with emotional framing and advocacy, emphasizing personal tragedy and sympathy to highlight the human cost.
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