IEA says girls schools and universities will reopen next year

Zabihullah Mujahid, a spokesman for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), said all schools and universities would reopen for girls next year.

Addressing a gathering of Afghan Shiites in Kabul in the name of “Islamic unity in the light of Islamic justice”, Mujahid said the Islamic Emirate is trying to establish a mechanism that is in line with Islamic and national principles so that girls can return to school and university.

“Our sisters should be assured that their schools will open, the Islamic Emirate is trying to build a mechanism that is in accordance with Islamic principles and national interests, then all our sisters’ schools and educational centers will start,” Mujahid told the participants.

Jafar Mahdavi, an Afghan Shiite leader, also told the gathering that next year would see the reopening of schools for girls above the sixth grade.

More than 100 days after the IEA took over Afghanistan, schools above Grade 6 have not yet fully reopened for girls.

Meanwhile Mujahid said that Afghanistan is in a new chapter that requires the cooperation and empathy of the people.

“The current situation is in the interests of all of us,” he said.

Mujahid has promised that “we will begin the jihad to develop the country.”

“New Afghanistan has emerged from the war. We are looking to launch major development projects such as the TAPI, CASA 1000, Ayanak copper and other projects,” he added.

Mujahid also said that the country’s economy will grow in less than six months.

According to Mujahid the Islamic Emirate does not seek revenge on anyone.

“Mujahideen of the Islamic Emirate are trying not to damage the dignity and honor of any of our compatriots,” Mujahid said.