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Taliban bans women-authored books and 18 subjects in Afghan universities, citing Sharia, amid fears over academic freedom and access to knowledge.
The Taliban in Afghanistan has banned books by women and 18 university subjects, including gender studies and human rights, from being taught in universities, citing conflicts with Sharia and state policy.
The move, part of ongoing education reforms, targets around 140 women-authored books and Iranian publications, aiming to prevent what the regime calls ideological infiltration.
University professors are now required to develop course materials under strict religious guidelines, raising concerns about academic quality and access to global knowledge, especially for women.
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Los talibanes prohíben libros escritos por mujeres y 18 asignaturas en las universidades afganas, citando la Sharia, en medio de temores sobre la libertad académica y el acceso al conocimiento.