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DEC1-01202025
The Taliban Ministry of Higher Education ordered the dismissal and removal of university professors, including at Kabul University and polytechnic universities, citing undefined “Islamic...
DEC3-01162025
A schoolteacher in Bamyan Province was sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment and lashes following prolonged detention, alleged torture, and accusations linked to social media...
DEC1-01152025
Taliban closed 16 educational centers in Paktia province, including community-based education.
DEC1-01142025
The Taliban closed English language learning centers and kindergartens affiliated with the Aga Khan Office in Badakhshan Province.
DEC1-01132025
Taliban closed two educational centers and the arrest of teachers in Daikundi Province.
DEC1-12242024
Taliban prohibit the education of female students beyond the sixth grade in all educational institutions of Herat Province (public and private schools and education...
DEC2-12072024
Taliban directive for the recruitment of university professors for private universities through government universities.
DEC1-12042024
Ban on the education of women in medical institutions.
DEC1-11302024
The Taliban closed local community-based education supported by UNICEF in Nangarhar Province.
DEC1-11272024
The Taliban closed accelerated classes for female elementary age students in Bamiyan.
DEC11-11162024
Taliban intelligence forces arrested four individuals, including two teachers, in Panjshir without disclosing charges.
DEC1-11142024
Declaration that education for girls is Westernized and doesn't reflect Afghan culture and Islamic values. In addition, ban on educational scholarships abroad for all...
DEC3-10082024
The Taliban arrested six individuals in Panjshir, including two teachers.
DEC1-09012024
Restrictions imposed on media in Khost to broadcast educational programs for girls above grade 6 through media is prohibited.
DEC8-08132024
Taliban ordered the forced attendance of students and teachers at ceremonies marking the 3rd anniversary of group’s return to power in Kabul and Ghazni.
DEC12-07312024-1
Taliban Ministry of Justice Announces Official Morality Law Based on Supreme Leader’s Decree.
DEC12-07312024-2
Taliban codifies nationwide morality law - the Law on the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice - granting sweeping powers to religious police...
DEC1-06172024
Taliban spokesperson for the Ministry of Higher Education reiterated the fatwa banning girls’ education.
DEC2-06132024
The directive to halt the hiring of female teachers in girls' schools in Ghazni province.
DEC1-06062024
University entrance exams started in 16 provinces without female participation.
DEC5-06032024
Taliban Education Directorate distributes burqas and uniforms to elementary school girls in Badakhshan.
DEC1-04282024
Closure of 200 educational classes in Khost province.
DEC7-12242023
Taliban in Khost have prohibited women from making phone calls to radio stations.
DEC1-12222023
Taliban cabinet formalize nationwide ban on all female higher education, public and private.
DEC7-12142023
Taliban order to collect all books that contradict Hanafi jurisprudence from private universities.
DEC7-11152023-A
Taliban order the covering of images on book covers in Herat.
DEC6-06102023
Taliban's increasing restrictions on women in Afghanistan have increased forced marriage and child marriage.
DEC4-05312023
Taliban issues directive banning Persian terms and mandating ideological conformity in university research and teaching.
DEC4-05272023
Directive imposes ideological conformity and enforces linguistic uniformity in university publications.
DEC7-05102023
Taliban bans media coverage of women’s health, labeling it immoral and restricting female participation in broadcasts.