The fate of female students in Afghanistan's universities hangs in the balance as they await a pivotal decision from Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada. The universities are ready to readmit female students, but the ultimate authority to lift the ban imposed last December lies squarely with Akhundzada, as reported by the Associated Press.

Women's education in limbo: Afghan universities await Taliban leader's approval for readmission

A day after the higher education ministry of the Taliban government banned female students from schools and universities in Afghanistan, a video purportedly showing girl students crying their hearts out in a classroom went viral on various social networking sites.

WATCH | Heartbreaking video of wailing Afghan girls goes viral after ban on female education

Phule argued that education of women and the lower castes were a vital priority in addressing social inequality.

Opinion: Remembering Jyotiba Phule in a conflicted time

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