Taliban Continues to Take Away , Women's Rights, in Afghanistan .<br />On December 20, the Taliban government <br />confirmed that it has suspended university <br />education for all female students in Afghanistan. .<br />CNN reports that the announcement comes <br />as the latest step in a brutal clampdown <br />on the rights of women in Afghanistan. .<br />The news was reportedly confirmed <br />to CNN by a spokesman for the Afghan <br />Ministry of Higher Education. .<br />According to a letter by the education ministry, <br />the order will go into effect immediately.<br />In March, girls were prohibited from returning to <br />secondary schools following months of closure imposed <br />following the Taliban's takeover in August of 2021.<br />In March, girls were prohibited from returning to <br />secondary schools following months of closure imposed <br />following the Taliban's takeover in August of 2021.<br />Following the announcement, <br />Human Rights Watch called <br />the most recent bans a , “shameful decision that violates the right to <br />education for women and girls in Afghanistan.”.<br />The Taliban are making it clear every day <br />that they don’t respect the fundamental <br />rights of Afghans, especially women, Human Rights Watch, via CNN.<br />According to State Department spokesperson <br />Ned Price, the Taliban's decision will , “have significant consequences for the Taliban and <br />will further alienate the Taliban from the international <br />community and deny them the legitimacy they desire.”.<br />Following the takeover of the country, <br />the Taliban have tried to promote a more <br />moderate image to garner international support.<br />However, CNN reports that women in Afghanistan are no longer allowed to work in most sectors, are required to travel with a male guardian and cover their faces in public.
