A professor of Kabul University tore up his diplomas on live television, saying that if his mother and sister cannot study, he cannot accept the education either. The professor said that he did not need the diplomas since Afghanistan was "no place for an education".&nbsp;

The visual&nbsp;of the professor tearing up his diplomas one by one on television has gone viral on social media. People from around the world are expressing empathy with the professor while urging the United Nations and multilateral forums to press hardliners in Kabul to reverse the decision to ban women from educational institutes.

Former policy advisor to the UK minister for Afghan resettlement and minister for refugees Shabnam Nasimi shared the video on Twitter and wrote: "Astonishing scenes as a Kabul university professor destroys his diplomas on live TV in Afghanistan."

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The Taliban government in Kabul last week banned women from universities across Afghanistan, a move that was criticised worldwide. "You all are informed to immediately implement the mentioned order of suspending the education of females until further notice,"&nbsp;minister for higher education Neda Mohammad Nadeem said in a letter to all government and private universities in Afghanistan.

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The UN deputy humanitarian coordinator in Afghanistan Fran Equiza, in a meeting with the acting minister of public health Qalandar Ibad, also called for "the Taliban ban on women working for NGOs and international NGOs to be lifted in its entirety."

She added that the "ban will impact millions of the most vulnerable Afghans."

The US secretary of state Antony Blinken in a tweet said that "this decision could be devastating for the Afghan people, women are central to humanitarian operations around the world."

US special representative for Afghanistan Thomas West said: "The Taliban’s decree barring women from working to deliver humanitarian aid is profoundly irresponsible. It poses mortal risks to millions who depend on life-saving assistance."

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A professor of Kabul University tore up his diplomas on live television, saying that if his mother and sister cannot study, he cannot accept the education either. The professor said that he did not need the diplomas since Afghanistan was "no place for an education". The visual of the professor tearing up his diplomas one by one on television has gone viral on social media. People from around the world are expressing empathy with the professor while urging the United Nations and multilateral forums to press hardliners in Kabul to reverse the decision to ban women from educational institutes. Former policy advisor to the UK minister for Afghan resettlement and minister for refugees Shabnam Nasimi shared the video on Twitter and wrote: "Astonishing scenes as a Kabul university professor destroys his diplomas on live TV in Afghanistan." ALSO READ | Afghan women speak to WION as Taliban dismantle their right to education, campus after campus The Taliban government in Kabul last week banned women from universities across Afghanistan, a move that was criticised worldwide. "You all are informed to immediately implement the mentioned order of suspending the education of females until further notice," minister for higher education Neda Mohammad Nadeem said in a letter to all government and private universities in Afghanistan. WION spoke to Afghan women as the Taliban took away their right to education campus after campus. From Jalalabad to Kabul, Afghan women shared what they said was the 'worst moment' of their lives. "There was never a time as helpless as this," a teacher from Jalalabad told WION. WATCH | UNSC denounces restrictions on Afghan women; UN calls for equal participation of women × The UN deputy humanitarian coordinator in Afghanistan Fran Equiza, in a meeting with the acting minister of public health Qalandar Ibad, also called for "the Taliban ban on women working for NGOs and international NGOs to be lifted in its entirety." She added that the "ban will impact millions of the most vulnerable Afghans." The US secretary of state Antony Blinken in a tweet said that "this decision could be devastating for the Afghan people, women are central to humanitarian operations around the world." US special representative for Afghanistan Thomas West said: "The Taliban’s decree barring women from working to deliver humanitarian aid is profoundly irresponsible. It poses mortal risks to millions who depend on life-saving assistance." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

'If my mother and sisters can't study': Afghan professor tears down diplomas on live TV

A day after the Taliban banned women from studying at universities, armed guards could be seen stopping hundreds of young women from entering Afghan university campuses on Wednesday. AFP reported that a group&nbsp;of students could be seen gathered outside universities in the capital, Kabul. They were barred from entering by armed guards standing at the shuttered gates.

"We are doomed. We have lost everything," said one student, who didn't want to be identified.

Male students also expressed disbelief at the decision to stop women from reaching out for higher education.&nbsp;

"It really expresses their illiteracy and low knowledge of Islam and human rights," said one, also asking not to be named.

"If the situation continues like this the future will be worse. Everyone is scared."&nbsp;

Meanwhile, some reports suggest that the Taliban has imposed a ban on girls getting primary education as well, effectively ending any kind of education for them.

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Small protests against the decision were reported from Kabul on Wednesday. However, Taliban officials quickly quelled them.&nbsp;

Taliban had promised a softer rule when they took control of the country last year. However, they have since barred women from several areas of life, leading to international outrage.&nbsp;

On Tuesday, announcing the decision, Neda Mohammad Nadeem, the Minister for Higher Education, said, "You all are informed to immediately implement the mentioned order of suspending education of females until further notice."

Several countries and the UN hit out at the tragic decision.&nbsp;

"The Taliban cannot expect to be a legitimate member of the international community until they respect the rights of all in Afghanistan. This decision will come with consequences for the Taliban," US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement.

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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also registered shock.

"The secretary-general reiterates that the denial of education not only violates the equal rights of women and girls, but will have a devastating impact on the country's future," his spokesman, Stephane Dujarric, said in a statement.

The educational scene underwent a massive change after the Taliban took control of the country. Secondary school education has already been banned for girls, which in turn severely limits university intake anyway. Last year, universities were forced to set up gender-segregated classrooms and entrances. Also, women were only permitted to be taught by professors of the same sex, or old men.&nbsp;

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A day after the Taliban banned women from studying at universities, armed guards could be seen stopping hundreds of young women from entering Afghan university campuses on Wednesday. AFP reported that a group of students could be seen gathered outside universities in the capital, Kabul. They were barred from entering by armed guards standing at the shuttered gates. "We are doomed. We have lost everything," said one student, who didn't want to be identified. Male students also expressed disbelief at the decision to stop women from reaching out for higher education. "It really expresses their illiteracy and low knowledge of Islam and human rights," said one, also asking not to be named. "If the situation continues like this the future will be worse. Everyone is scared." Meanwhile, some reports suggest that the Taliban has imposed a ban on girls getting primary education as well, effectively ending any kind of education for them. Also Read | Taliban-led ministry suspends university education for Afghan girls and women Small protests against the decision were reported from Kabul on Wednesday. However, Taliban officials quickly quelled them. Taliban had promised a softer rule when they took control of the country last year. However, they have since barred women from several areas of life, leading to international outrage. On Tuesday, announcing the decision, Neda Mohammad Nadeem, the Minister for Higher Education, said, "You all are informed to immediately implement the mentioned order of suspending education of females until further notice." Several countries and the UN hit out at the tragic decision. "The Taliban cannot expect to be a legitimate member of the international community until they respect the rights of all in Afghanistan. This decision will come with consequences for the Taliban," US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement. × UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also registered shock. "The secretary-general reiterates that the denial of education not only violates the equal rights of women and girls, but will have a devastating impact on the country's future," his spokesman, Stephane Dujarric, said in a statement. The educational scene underwent a massive change after the Taliban took control of the country. Secondary school education has already been banned for girls, which in turn severely limits university intake anyway. Last year, universities were forced to set up gender-segregated classrooms and entrances. Also, women were only permitted to be taught by professors of the same sex, or old men. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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On the Taliban’s sacking of Kabul University Vice-Chancellor Muhammad Osman Baburi, around 70 teaching staff of the university have resigned.

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The staff, which has resigned, includes assistant professors and professors. The new rulers of Afghanistan have appointed Muhammad Ashraf Ghairat as the new Vice-Chancellor on Wednesday. He is a BA degree holder while Baburi was a PhD holder. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The appointment of Ghairat as V-C of the biggest university based in Kabul has not gone down well with several people and has led to protests on social media. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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The critics have also come up with a tweet of Ghairat, where he justified the killing of journalists last year. &nbsp;

As per The Khaama Press News Agency report, people are enraged over the appointment of a young bachelor degree holder, who replaced an intellectual and experienced PhD holder as head of the best and the very first university in Afghanistan. &nbsp;

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People, including some Taliban members, have also criticised the move. Ghairat is said to have been employed in the Ministry of Education in the previous government and was head of the assessment body of universities of IEA in the southwestern part of Afghanistan, the reported added. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

On the Taliban’s sacking of Kabul University Vice-Chancellor Muhammad Osman Baburi, around 70 teaching staff of the university have resigned. Watch: × The staff, which has resigned, includes assistant professors and professors.

On the Taliban’s sacking of Kabul University Vice-Chancellor Muhammad Osman Baburi, around 70 teaching staff of the university have resigned. Watch: × The staff, which has resigned, includes assistant professors and professors. The new rulers of Afghanistan have appointed Muhammad Ashraf Ghairat as the new Vice-Chancellor on Wednesday. He is a BA degree holder while Baburi was a PhD holder. The appointment of Ghairat as V-C of the biggest university based in Kabul has not gone down well with several people and has led to protests on social media. Also Read: Taliban want to address UN General Assembly, appoint new envoy The critics have also come up with a tweet of Ghairat, where he justified the killing of journalists last year. As per The Khaama Press News Agency report, people are enraged over the appointment of a young bachelor degree holder, who replaced an intellectual and experienced PhD holder as head of the best and the very first university in Afghanistan. Also Read: Failure to form inclusive Afghan govt may result in civil war, warns Pak PM People, including some Taliban members, have also criticised the move. Ghairat is said to have been employed in the Ministry of Education in the previous government and was head of the assessment body of universities of IEA in the southwestern part of Afghanistan, the reported added. (With inputs from agencies)

After Taliban sacks V-C, around 70 teaching staff of Kabul University resign

The Afghan Supreme Court has sentenced Mohammad Adil, the mastermind of the November 2020 Kabul University attack that claimed the lives of 22 people, to death.

In a statement on Friday, the Supreme Court said that five other collaborators of the attack were sentenced to various jail terms on charges of treason, transfer of explosive materials and cooperation with the Islamic State (IS) terror group which claimed responsibility, TOLO News.

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Adil, a resident of Panjshir province, was recruited by Sanaullah, a member of the Haqqani Network terror group, according to Vice President Amrullah Saleh.

He was arrested just a few days after the attack.

Adil had been missing for the last three years and it was rumoured that he has gone abroad for "studies and war", Saleh added.

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On November 2, 2020, at least 22 people were killed and over 40 others were wounded after two gunmen attacked the University.

The victims included 18 students — 16 from the Public Administration Faculty and two from the Law Faculty.

The Afghan Supreme Court has sentenced Mohammad Adil, the mastermind of the November 2020 Kabul University attack that claimed the lives of 22 people, to death. In a statement on Friday, the Supreme Court said that five other collaborators of the attack were sentenced to various jail terms on charges of treason, transfer of explosive materials and cooperation with the Islamic State (IS) terror group which claimed responsibility, TOLO News.

The Afghan Supreme Court has sentenced Mohammad Adil, the mastermind of the November 2020 Kabul University attack that claimed the lives of 22 people, to death. In a statement on Friday, the Supreme Court said that five other collaborators of the attack were sentenced to various jail terms on charges of treason, transfer of explosive materials and cooperation with the Islamic State (IS) terror group which claimed responsibility, TOLO News. Also read| Targeted killings to be discussed in Afghan peace talks: Top official Adil, a resident of Panjshir province, was recruited by Sanaullah, a member of the Haqqani Network terror group, according to Vice President Amrullah Saleh. He was arrested just a few days after the attack. Adil had been missing for the last three years and it was rumoured that he has gone abroad for "studies and war", Saleh added. Also read| What to know as troubled Afghan peace talks enter a new phase On November 2, 2020, at least 22 people were killed and over 40 others were wounded after two gunmen attacked the University. The victims included 18 students — 16 from the Public Administration Faculty and two from the Law Faculty.

Kabul University attack mastermind sentenced to death

Gunmen killed at least 35 students in Afghanistan’s Kabul University on Monday. According to the witnesses and government sources, gunmen opened fire on students in the capital of Afghanistan, while they attempted to flee the scene.

Afghanistan: Gunmen kill at least 35 students at Kabul University

Islamic State claimed responsibility for an attack on Kabul University on Monday that killed 22 people including students, the group’s Amaq News Agency said.

Islamic State claims responsibility for Kabul University attack

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday strongly condemned the attack at Kabul University and asserted that India will continue to support Afghanistan's brave struggle against terrorism.

'I strongly condemn the cowardly terrorist attack at Kabul University today. Our prayers are with the families of the victims and the injured,' Prime Minister Modi tweeted.

'We will continue to support Afghanistan's brave struggle against terrorism,' he said.&nbsp;

At least 22 people were killed when attackers stormed one of Afghanistan's main universities on Monday, detonating a suicide bomb and spraying classrooms with bullets in a brazen hours-long assault claimed by Islamic State group.

The attack on Kabul University, which came as violence surges across Afghanistan, marked the second time in less than two weeks that an educational institution was targeted in the capital by IS extremists.

Survivors described horrific scenes following the incident that unfolded around 11:00 am (0530 GMT) when a suicide bomber blew himself up inside the campus.

Two gunmen then started shooting, officials said, sending hundreds of students fleeing and scrambling over perimeter walls.

Fraidoon Ahmadi, a 23-year-old student, told AFP he was in class when gunfire broke out at the university.

"We were very scared and we thought it could be the last day of our lives... boys and girls were shouting, praying and crying for help," Ahmadi said.

He said he and other students were besieged for more than two hours before being rescued.&nbsp;

Distressing images posted online showed what appeared to be the bodies of slain students lying by desks and chairs.

"They opened fire ... all my classmates were lying in blood, either dead or wounded," one student told a local television channel, adding that he escaped by climbing out a window.

IS said two of its fighters carried out the brazen daylight attack.

(With inputs from agencies)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday strongly condemned the attack at Kabul University and asserted that India will continue to support Afghanistan's brave struggle against terrorism.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday strongly condemned the attack at Kabul University and asserted that India will continue to support Afghanistan's brave struggle against terrorism. 'I strongly condemn the cowardly terrorist attack at Kabul University today. Our prayers are with the families of the victims and the injured,' Prime Minister Modi tweeted. 'We will continue to support Afghanistan's brave struggle against terrorism,' he said. At least 22 people were killed when attackers stormed one of Afghanistan's main universities on Monday, detonating a suicide bomb and spraying classrooms with bullets in a brazen hours-long assault claimed by Islamic State group. The attack on Kabul University, which came as violence surges across Afghanistan, marked the second time in less than two weeks that an educational institution was targeted in the capital by IS extremists. Survivors described horrific scenes following the incident that unfolded around 11:00 am (0530 GMT) when a suicide bomber blew himself up inside the campus. Two gunmen then started shooting, officials said, sending hundreds of students fleeing and scrambling over perimeter walls. Fraidoon Ahmadi, a 23-year-old student, told AFP he was in class when gunfire broke out at the university. "We were very scared and we thought it could be the last day of our lives... boys and girls were shouting, praying and crying for help," Ahmadi said. He said he and other students were besieged for more than two hours before being rescued. Distressing images posted online showed what appeared to be the bodies of slain students lying by desks and chairs. "They opened fire ... all my classmates were lying in blood, either dead or wounded," one student told a local television channel, adding that he escaped by climbing out a window. IS said two of its fighters carried out the brazen daylight attack. (With inputs from agencies)

PM Narendra Modi strongly condemns 'cowardly' terrorist attack at Kabul University

Gunshots were fired inside Kabul university on Monday following a blast in the area. At least six people were wounded, Afghan government officials said.

Several senior government officials were expected to attend the opening of an Iranian book fair at the university when&nbsp;multiple attackers&nbsp;entered the campus and began to fight with security forces.

The Taliban denied their fighters were involved in the assault, and the identity of the attackers was unknown.

Hamid Obaidi, spokesman for the ministry of higher education, told AFP that students were being evacuated from the building.&nbsp;

The ministry of interior confirmed gunshots were heard at the university and that police had been deployed.

At least six people were wounded, including a professor and a student, according to Akmal Samsor, the health ministry's spokesman. Witnesses said students had fled from the Kabul University campus.

In recent years, several education centres have come under attack from extremist groups such as Islamic State (IS).

Last week at least 24 people, mostly students, were killed in a suicide attack on an educational centre in western Kabul district that was claimed by IS.

Gunshots were fired inside Kabul university on Monday following a blast in the area. At least six people were wounded, Afghan government officials said. Several senior government officials were expected to attend the opening of an Iranian book fair at the university when multiple attackers entered the campus and began to fight with security forces.

Gunshots were fired inside Kabul university on Monday following a blast in the area. At least six people were wounded, Afghan government officials said. Several senior government officials were expected to attend the opening of an Iranian book fair at the university when multiple attackers entered the campus and began to fight with security forces. The Taliban denied their fighters were involved in the assault, and the identity of the attackers was unknown. Hamid Obaidi, spokesman for the ministry of higher education, told AFP that students were being evacuated from the building. The ministry of interior confirmed gunshots were heard at the university and that police had been deployed. At least six people were wounded, including a professor and a student, according to Akmal Samsor, the health ministry's spokesman. Witnesses said students had fled from the Kabul University campus. In recent years, several education centres have come under attack from extremist groups such as Islamic State (IS). Last week at least 24 people, mostly students, were killed in a suicide attack on an educational centre in western Kabul district that was claimed by IS.

Gunshots fired inside Kabul university

An explosion struck Afghan University in Kabul killing at least six while twenty-seven others were injured, news agency Reuters reported.

Twenty-seven&nbsp;others were also injured in the explosion, news agency Reuters reported.

The explosion occurred outside an entrance of Kabul University while a number of students were waiting to attend their exam.

Two vehicles also caught fire, a report by Tolonews said.

Kabul Police said in a statement that the explosion was due to a magnetic IED placed in the area.&nbsp;

A police team defused a second bomb placed near the explosion site, Kabul police spokesman Faramarz Firdaws said.

No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/at-least-12-dead-in-taliban-attack-on-afghan-police-headquarters-236974">Years of conflict have left Afghanistan </a>strewn with landmines, unexploded mortars, rockets and homemade bombs -- and many are picked up by curious children.

According to the United Nations, almost 4,000 civilians -- including more than 900 children -- were killed in Afghanistan last year, with another 7,000 wounded, making it the deadliest year to date for civilians in Afghanistan's conflict.

The Taliban and a group of Afghans met for a historic summit in the Qatari capital Doha last week, as part of US-led peace talks, where they pledged to reduce civilian casualties to "zero".

(With inputs from agencies)

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An explosion struck Afghan University in Kabul killing at least six while twenty-seven others were injured, news agency Reuters reported. Twenty-seven others were also injured in the explosion, news agency Reuters reported.

An explosion struck Afghan University in Kabul killing at least six while twenty-seven others were injured, news agency Reuters reported. Twenty-seven others were also injured in the explosion, news agency Reuters reported. The explosion occurred outside an entrance of Kabul University while a number of students were waiting to attend their exam. Two vehicles also caught fire, a report by Tolonews said. Kabul Police said in a statement that the explosion was due to a magnetic IED placed in the area. A police team defused a second bomb placed near the explosion site, Kabul police spokesman Faramarz Firdaws said. No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack. Years of conflict have left Afghanistan strewn with landmines, unexploded mortars, rockets and homemade bombs -- and many are picked up by curious children. According to the United Nations, almost 4,000 civilians -- including more than 900 children -- were killed in Afghanistan last year, with another 7,000 wounded, making it the deadliest year to date for civilians in Afghanistan's conflict. The Taliban and a group of Afghans met for a historic summit in the Qatari capital Doha last week, as part of US-led peace talks, where they pledged to reduce civilian casualties to "zero". (With inputs from agencies)

Afghanistan: Six killed, 27 injured in blast near Kabul University

At least eight people were killed and dozens more wounded Friday when a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghanistan-two-killed-10-injured-in-blast-near-kabul-university-237024">bomb detonated near a major university in Kabul</a> while students were waiting to take an exam, officials said.

The blast comes amid an unending wave of violence across Afghanistan, where civilians are being killed every day in the country's gruelling conflict, now in its 18th year.

The Taliban denied any involvement in Friday's blast, which took place near the southern entrance to Kabul University, an official with the interior ministry's media office told AFP.

Health ministry spokesman Wahidullah Mayar said the death toll had reached eight, with another 33 injured.

"Wounded patients have been receiving the required medical and surgical treatment," he said on Twitter.

The heavily militarised Afghan capital remains one of the highest-profile targets for both the Taliban and the so-called Islamic State group, with both regularly launching devastating attacks that often kill and maim civilians.

Bahar Mehr, the interior ministry official, said five people had been killed including a traffic police officer.

"The wounded were law students gathered for (an examination). We do not know how many students had gathered there," he said.

The blast had been caused by a sticky bomb, he said, a common threat in Kabul where criminals and insurgents often slap explosives under vehicles.

Local media reports said police had been pursuing the vehicle when it detonated.&nbsp;

"The university and the examination ceremony were not the target of the attack, and we are investigating," Firdaws Faramarz, Kabul police spokesman, told TV network TOLO.

Last week, IS claimed responsibility for a suicide attack at a wedding ceremony in Nangarhar province.

The hardline Sunni extremists have a growing footprint in Afghanistan and the United States wants to leave a counter-terrorism force in the country to tackle them in the event of a peace deal with the Taliban.

At least eight people were killed and dozens more wounded Friday when a bomb detonated near a major university in Kabul while students were waiting to take an exam, officials said.

At least eight people were killed and dozens more wounded Friday when a bomb detonated near a major university in Kabul while students were waiting to take an exam, officials said. The blast comes amid an unending wave of violence across Afghanistan, where civilians are being killed every day in the country's gruelling conflict, now in its 18th year. The Taliban denied any involvement in Friday's blast, which took place near the southern entrance to Kabul University, an official with the interior ministry's media office told AFP. Health ministry spokesman Wahidullah Mayar said the death toll had reached eight, with another 33 injured. "Wounded patients have been receiving the required medical and surgical treatment," he said on Twitter. The heavily militarised Afghan capital remains one of the highest-profile targets for both the Taliban and the so-called Islamic State group, with both regularly launching devastating attacks that often kill and maim civilians. Bahar Mehr, the interior ministry official, said five people had been killed including a traffic police officer. "The wounded were law students gathered for (an examination). We do not know how many students had gathered there," he said. The blast had been caused by a sticky bomb, he said, a common threat in Kabul where criminals and insurgents often slap explosives under vehicles. Local media reports said police had been pursuing the vehicle when it detonated. "The university and the examination ceremony were not the target of the attack, and we are investigating," Firdaws Faramarz, Kabul police spokesman, told TV network TOLO. Last week, IS claimed responsibility for a suicide attack at a wedding ceremony in Nangarhar province. The hardline Sunni extremists have a growing footprint in Afghanistan and the United States wants to leave a counter-terrorism force in the country to tackle them in the event of a peace deal with the Taliban.

Afghanistan: Death toll in blast near Kabul University mounts to 8, dozens wounded

An explosion on Friday near a gate to the campus of Kabul University in the Afghan capital killed eight people and wounded at least 33 as students waited to take an examination, officials said.

Blast near Afghan university kills eight, injures 33

An Afghan teacher has been committed to promoting Chinese language education and Chinese culture interpretation to his students in Afghanistan. Mohammad Yousuf Rahnaward, Executive Director of the Confucius Institute at Kabul University (CIKU), is reputed as an ambassador of cultural exchanges between Afghanistan and China.

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