Taliban Intensifies Pressure on Private Universities in Afghanistan

Pressure on Afghanistan’s private educational institutions, particularly independent universities, has intensified, with threats of closure or governmental takeover looming.

Increased Pressures on Educational Institutions

Kabul — Reports indicate that the Taliban’s interim government is escalating pressures and restrictions on private educational institutions, especially independent universities. These institutions now face the threat of management takeovers or complete shutdowns.

According to informed sources, the Taliban’s Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Higher Education have instructed the officials of the private university