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IEA announce reopening of Universities, but only for male students
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s (IEA) Ministry of Higher Education has announced the reopening of state-run universities in the Afghan capital, Kabul, and several other cities, but say only male students will be allowed to attend.
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,” a statement issued by the ministry read.
Schools and universities go on an annual break through winter in about 24 of Afghanistan’s 34 provinces.
No mention was made by the IEA on whether girls would be allowed to return to university this year.