SOCIETY — April 12, 2026
Sar-e Pol Residents Report Severe Restrictions on Girls' Education
Residents of Sar-e Pol province report that girls' access to education has been severely restricted due to poor facilities and an ongoing ban on schooling for those above sixth grade. They urge the Taliban to address the concerns amid unanswered international pleas.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Amu TV — 2 min read
SAR-E POL, Afghanistan (Afghan Verified) -- Residents of Sar-e Pol province say girls' access to education has been significantly restricted, leaving many without continued schooling and increasing concerns among families.
They described poor educational facilities, unsuitable environments and insufficient attention to girls' needs as key factors affecting the quality of education available.
The residents called on the Taliban to address these issues and improve conditions for girls' schooling.
The Taliban banned girls above the sixth grade from schools in 1400, equivalent to 2021, despite repeated pleas from international and domestic actors. Universities were subsequently closed to women and girls.
More than four years later, the Taliban have not responded to requests to reopen schools for girls above the sixth grade, according to the residents.
Read the original reporting at Amu TV →
Reliability assessment
Single source (Amu TV) reports claims from unnamed residents of Sar-e Pol; local restrictions and complaints are unattributed beyond 'residents told Amu'; Taliban-wide education bans are widely known but not independently corroborated here
The source language reads straight.
Independent web corroboration
An independent web search turned up no separate corroborating reports. Treat the account as single-sourced until more outlets pick it up.
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