Sar-e Pol Residents Report Severe Restrictions on Girls' Education
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.
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