RASC News Agency: The Taliban group’s Ministry of Education rebuffed the Human Rights Watch report on the diminishing quality of education in boys’ schools. In their statement released on December 7th, the ministry vehemently dismissed the report’s allegations, particularly those concerning the failure of boys’ schools. They underscored their dedication to the growth and development of boys’ schools, extending their efforts to even the most remote areas of the country. The ministry emphasized its commitment to monitoring administrative affairs and ensuring teaching quality through regular inspections and continuous oversight by their leadership.
The Taliban group’s Ministry of Education also addressed the matter of female teachers in their statement. They claimed that currently, approximately 95,000 female teachers are working for the ministry. Contrary to the report’s claims, the ministry asserted that female teachers have not been dismissed from boys’ schools; instead, they have been transferred to girls’ schools. The ministry assured that the salaries of female teachers would remain unaffected.
In an attempt to address concerns about student welfare, the Taliban group’s Ministry of Education emphasized their commitment to taking legal action against those involved in corporal punishment. They revealed that several letters had been sent to education departments in the central and provincial areas, instructing them to take appropriate measures against perpetrators. The ministry warned that disobedience to these instructions would result in legal consequences for the offenders.
On Wednesday, December 7th, Human Rights Watch released a report shedding light on the condition of boys’ schools in Afghanistan under Taliban control. The report highlighted concerning issues such as the dismissal of female teachers, the recruitment of unqualified educators, the use of corporal punishment on students, and the implementation of repressive changes in the educational curriculum. These factors have significantly impacted the quality of education in boys’ schools, ultimately leading to their failure. In response, the Taliban group has refuted the claims made in the Human Rights Watch report, denying allegations that girls above the sixth grade are prohibited from attending school and asserting strict regulations on male students as well.
