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<p>Universities opened across Afghanistan on Monday but a peculiar sight showed the dystopia of our times. Only the male students could be seen walking down the halls as women students remained barred from entering the premises to pursue&nbsp;education.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“According to a decision by the Supreme Council for Higher Education, studies of the male students at governmental higher education institutions in the colder provinces will officially start from [March 6] of the current year," read a statement by the Taliban’s Ministry of Higher Education.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Universities and schools in Afghanistan go on a winter break in nearly 24 provinces every year. Up until last year, women were allowed to continue with their education but the Taliban 2.0, soon reverted to its default settings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It's heartbreaking to see boys going to the university while we have to stay at home. This is gender discrimination against girls because Islam allows us to pursue higher education. Nobody should stop us from learning, " 22-year-old Rahela, a university student was quoted as saying by AFP.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In December last year, the Taliban authorities sent a letter to all public and private colleges announcing the indefinite ban on Afghan girls attending educational institutions.</p>

<p>The reason cited for the ban was that women students had failed to appropriately observe gender-based religious restrictions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"You all are informed to implement the mentioned order of suspending the education of females until further notice," read the letter.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Not only colleges and universities are shut down for the female sex, but the Taliban has also dropped shutters on secondary schools for female students.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Whenever the international community confronts the Taliban about its stance, the authorities remark that the ban is temporary.</p>

<p>According to prominent human rights groups, the Taliban is the only country in the world where women and little girls are barred from entering educational as well as work institutions.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>However, the explicit mention of 'only males' in the reopening&nbsp;circular suggests&nbsp;that the Taliban is not looking to go back on its decision any time soon.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Universities opened across Afghanistan on Monday but a peculiar sight showed the dystopia of our times. Only the male students could be seen walking down the halls as women students remained barred from entering the premises to pursue education.

Universities opened across Afghanistan on Monday but a peculiar sight showed the dystopia of our times. Only the male students could be seen walking down the halls as women students remained barred from entering the premises to pursue education. “According to a decision by the Supreme Council for Higher Education, studies of the male students at governmental higher education institutions in the colder provinces will officially start from [March 6] of the current year," read a statement by the Taliban’s Ministry of Higher Education. Universities and schools in Afghanistan go on a winter break in nearly 24 provinces every year. Up until last year, women were allowed to continue with their education but the Taliban 2.0, soon reverted to its default settings. "It's heartbreaking to see boys going to the university while we have to stay at home. This is gender discrimination against girls because Islam allows us to pursue higher education. Nobody should stop us from learning, " 22-year-old Rahela, a university student was quoted as saying by AFP. In December last year, the Taliban authorities sent a letter to all public and private colleges announcing the indefinite ban on Afghan girls attending educational institutions. The reason cited for the ban was that women students had failed to appropriately observe gender-based religious restrictions. "You all are informed to implement the mentioned order of suspending the education of females until further notice," read the letter. WATCH | Afghanistan: Taliban fighters enforce university ban; Afghan women deprived of basic human rights × Not only colleges and universities are shut down for the female sex, but the Taliban has also dropped shutters on secondary schools for female students. Whenever the international community confronts the Taliban about its stance, the authorities remark that the ban is temporary. According to prominent human rights groups, the Taliban is the only country in the world where women and little girls are barred from entering educational as well as work institutions. Read more: Afghan women speak to WION as Taliban dismantle their right to education, campus after campus However, the explicit mention of 'only males' in the reopening circular suggests that the Taliban is not looking to go back on its decision any time soon. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="12">Sheikh Molvi Noorullah Munir, the Taliban government's Minister of Education, has declared that PhD and master's degrees are not useful because mullahs do not have them, even though they are "the greatest of all."</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="14">A video of Afghanistan's Education Minister is now being widely shared on Twitter, wherein he is seen talking of education policy and of master's degrees and PhD.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="15">"No PhD degree, master's degree is valuable today. You see that the Mullahs and Taliban that are in power, have no PhD, MA, or even a high school degree, but are the greatest of all, " Sheikh Molvi Noorullah Munir is heard saying in the video. The remarks, as expected, drew huge criticism.<br />
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">This is the Minister of Higher Education of the Taliban -- says No Phd degree, master's degree is valuable today. You see that the Mullahs &amp; Taliban that are in the power, have no Phd, MA or even a high school degree, but are the greatest of all. <a href="https://t.co/gr3UqOCX1b">pic.twitter.com/gr3UqOCX1b</a></p>
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<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="16">On Tuesday, the Taliban announced a hardline interim government led by Mullah Mohammad Hasan Akhund, with high-profile Taliban members sharing crucial posts, including the interior minister, who is a specially designated global terrorist of the dangerous Haqqani Network.<br />
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Mullah Hasan, the head of the Taliban's influential decision-making body, the 'Rehbari Shura,' will serve as Acting Prime Minister, with Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar as his deputy in the "new Islamic government," according to Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid.&nbsp;<br />
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<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="18">Meanwhile, since the Taliban took power in Afghanistan, female and male university students have been divided in a class by curtains.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="19">As institutions around the country started classes following the Taliban takeover and the withdrawal of US troops, photos of students being segregated emerged.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="20"><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Sheikh Molvi Noorullah Munir, the Taliban government's Minister of Education, has declared that PhD and master's degrees are not useful because mullahs do not have them, even though they are "the greatest of all.

Sheikh Molvi Noorullah Munir, the Taliban government's Minister of Education, has declared that PhD and master's degrees are not useful because mullahs do not have them, even though they are "the greatest of all." A video of Afghanistan's Education Minister is now being widely shared on Twitter, wherein he is seen talking of education policy and of master's degrees and PhD. "No PhD degree, master's degree is valuable today. You see that the Mullahs and Taliban that are in power, have no PhD, MA, or even a high school degree, but are the greatest of all, " Sheikh Molvi Noorullah Munir is heard saying in the video. The remarks, as expected, drew huge criticism. This is the Minister of Higher Education of the Taliban -- says No Phd degree, master's degree is valuable today. You see that the Mullahs & Taliban that are in the power, have no Phd, MA or even a high school degree, but are the greatest of all. pic.twitter.com/gr3UqOCX1b — Said Sulaiman Ashna (@sashna111) September 7, 2021 × Also read: Taliban government lists agenda on Sharia law, media quality & foreign policy On Tuesday, the Taliban announced a hardline interim government led by Mullah Mohammad Hasan Akhund, with high-profile Taliban members sharing crucial posts, including the interior minister, who is a specially designated global terrorist of the dangerous Haqqani Network. Also read | Taliban government: Sirajuddin Haqqani on FBI wanted list, other key members on UN blacklist Mullah Hasan, the head of the Taliban's influential decision-making body, the 'Rehbari Shura,' will serve as Acting Prime Minister, with Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar as his deputy in the "new Islamic government," according to Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid. In Pics: Taliban fighter points gun at Afghan woman protesting against non-inclusive government Meanwhile, since the Taliban took power in Afghanistan, female and male university students have been divided in a class by curtains. As institutions around the country started classes following the Taliban takeover and the withdrawal of US troops, photos of students being segregated emerged. (With inputs from agencies)

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