Jakarta, CNNI Indonesia —
Saudi Arabian pressed the regime Taliban Of Afghanistan revoke its regulations that ban women from going to school and from pursuing higher education in universities.
King Salman’s government considers the ban on women to go to university very regrettable and astonishes all Islamic countries.
“The Foreign Ministry expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s astonishment and disappointment at the Afghan government’s decision to ban women’s right to study in universities and calls for the annulment of this decision,” the Saudi Foreign Ministry said. on Twitter. Wednesday (23/12).
“(The decision) amazes the entire Islamic nation and goes against the obligation to recognize their rights to Afghan women, especially in matters of education.”
According to the Saudis, helping women get an education contributes to Afghanistan’s security, stability, development and prosperity.
The statement came a day after the Taliban regime suspended permits for Afghan women to study at universities. The ban is valid as soon as possible and until the specified time.
The announcement, released on Tuesday (20/12), said the decision was made at a cabinet meeting and will take effect immediately.
This decision has reinvigorated women’s rights in Afghanistan since the Taliban overthrew the government of President Ashraf Ghani and returned to control the South Asian country in August 2021.
Since coming to power, the Taliban have once again made it compulsory for Afghan women to wear niqab and hijabs. The girls have also been barred from attending high school since last March.
Afghan women were still allowed to study in separate classes from male students before this new law went into effect.
Women can also work only in certain fields agreed by the government.
In November, Afghan women were also barred from Kabul’s amusement parks, as the government announced a ban on women entering public parks.
Historically, the Taliban have often treated women as lower-class citizens and were targets of violence and forced marriages when they ruled Afghanistan in 1996-2001.
After regaining power in Afghanistan last year, the Taliban are trying to project the image of a more moderate regime to win international support. One of their pledges is to better respect human rights, including the protection of women’s and girls’ rights.
However, the Taliban’s policy contradicts their promise. The Taliban have returned to systematically suppress the rights and freedoms of citizens, especially Afghan women.
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