Students in Afghanistan face severe education decline and sharp enrollment drop
Students in Afghanistan report a severe decline in education quality under Taliban rule, with male pupils facing punishments for minor infractions. Enrollment has sharply dropped, from over 310,000 males in 2019 to nearly 189,000 by 2024. Many are frustrated as inexperienced teachers replace skilled lecturers, turning universities into environments akin to madrassas.
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Published 13 Jul 2026, 09:00 UTC · Updated 13 Jul 2026, 09:30 UTC
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