Taliban prevent girls from taking the university entrance exam
The Taliban government's Ministry of Higher Education has ordered private universities in Afghanistan not to allow female students to take entrance exams next month, underlining its policy on restrictions on girls' university education.
The ministry directed its letter to educational institutions in the northern provinces of Afghanistan, including Kabul, where exams are scheduled for the end of February.
The letter stated that institutions that violate the rules will face legal action.
The Ministry of Higher Education told universities in December not to allow entry to female students "until further notice."
Days later, the government suspended most of the female NGO workers.
The authorities also closed most secondary schools for girls.
Restrictions on women's work and education drew international condemnation.
Western diplomats have indicated that the Taliban needs to change course in its policies towards women to gain a chance at formal international recognition and ease its economic isolation.
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