RASC News Agency: Vedant Patel, the deputy spokesperson of the US State Department, addressed the ongoing issue of human rights violations in Afghanistan under the control of the Taliban group. Speaking on World Education Day, which took place on Wednesday, January 24th, Patel emphasized that the United States is actively working to hold the Taliban accountable for their actions, particularly in regards to the violation of women’s rights. The US government remains deeply committed to this cause and is dedicated to ensuring that the Taliban is held responsible for their human rights abuses.
One of the key concerns raised by Patel is the Taliban’s ban on girls above the sixth grade from attending school. Despite the passage of more than two years since this ban was implemented, the Taliban has failed to provide any substantial justification for their actions. Furthermore, the group has also prohibited girls from pursuing higher education at universities. Despite international and internal pressure, the Taliban has yet to lift this ban, leading to widespread condemnation from both domestic and international authorities. The head of UNAMA in Afghanistan has even stated that these actions have isolated the Taliban from the rest of the world.
It is important to note that the education of Afghanistani girls is not only supported by Western countries but also by the Islamic world. The Taliban’s stance against girls’ education has been met with strong opposition from various international and domestic entities. Despite these widespread reactions, the Taliban has remained steadfast in its position against educating girls.
