RASC News Agency: The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Aid in Afghanistan (OCHA) has released a statement regarding the blockade of girls’ schools by the Taliban in Afghanistan. OCHA emphasizes the significance of education as a fundamental human right in a thriving and developed society and urges the Taliban to reopen schools for girls above the sixth grade.
Ever since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, they have imposed a ban on education for Afghanistani girls and physically prevented access to schools for girls above the sixth grade, including universities. Despite the repeated appeals from both domestic and international authorities and the global community to lift these oppressive restrictions and permit access to schools, the Taliban has shown no inclination to compromise and remained steadfast in their stance.
It is noteworthy that, despite the Taliban’s control over Afghanistan for more than two years, no country has officially acknowledged their authority. The international community has consistently pointed out the Taliban’s inability to fulfill their obligations to protect human rights, respect the rights of minorities, and establish an inclusive government in Afghanistan.
Recognition of the Taliban by the international community is dependent on satisfying particular prerequisites, including safeguarding human rights, especially those of Afghanistani women and girls. Unfortunately, the Taliban has yet to exhibit their willingness to comply with these conditions.
Concurrently, the Taliban faction continues to impose their oppressive governance, as evidenced by the detainment of three media personnel in Daikundi province. Additionally, this group has recently apprehended Zhulia Parsi and Nida Parwani, both prominent advocates for women’s rights.
