Taliban government allows girls to continue education till fifth grade

Girls have been allowed to continue their education up to fifth grade, according to Afghan media.

Education officials in Afghanistan have been instructed to open schools and other educational facilities for girls up to the fifth standard by the Afghan Ministry of Education.

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The Taliban authorities imposed a ban on women's higher education last month, which was met with protests in many cities, as well as closed primary schools in several provinces.

Although the Taliban initially promised a more moderate rule that would respect women's and minorities' rights, they have widely implemented their interpretation of Islamic law since taking power in August 2021.

The government banned girls from middle school and high school, restricted women's employment, and required them to wear head-to-toe clothing in public. Also, women were prohibited from entering parks and gyms without a male relative.