Local sources in Khost report the closure of at least 200 local educational classes by the Taliban in this province.
On Sunday, April 9th, sources stated that the Taliban's Ministry of Education in Khost had shut down 200 local educational classes that were funded by international organizations in the districts of the province.
According to sources, approximately 8,000 female students were receiving education in these local classes, and more than 200 teachers were responsible for instructing in these classes.
The sources further added that these classes were specifically for girls who, due to security, social, and economic issues, as well as the lack of schools in their areas, had been deprived of education in previous years.

According to local news sources, the Taliban have closed approximately 200 community-based educational classes in Khost province, affecting an estimated 8,000 girls and over 200 teachers. These classes—primarily supported by international organizations—were designed to provide basic education to girls in areas lacking formal schools due to security, social, or economic constraints.

The closures represent a deliberate effort to dismantle grassroots educational access for girls and mark a significant violation of the right to education and gender equality. By targeting female-specific classes, the Taliban not only deny thousands of girls the opportunity to learn but also eliminate critical livelihood opportunities for teachers. The move underscores a broader pattern of erasing inclusive education infrastructure and reinforces the Taliban’s systematic exclusion of women and girls from public life.