By Nazir Shinwari in ToloNews, Aug 29, 2023 at 8:47 PM
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said that that the US has been very clear about the education of girls in Afghanistan.
Addressing the press conference, Jean-Pierre said that Washington remains laser-focused on trying to support and assist the Afghan people without bolstering the Islamic Emirate.
“We have been very clear in laying out our concerns, such as girls’ education, with the Taliban. We have been consistent with that. We’ve been very clear of that. And so, we also remain laser-focused on trying to support and assist the Afghan people without bolstering the Taliban. And so, that’s something that we’re going to continue to do. That’s something that the President is going to continue to be clear about,” she said.
Meanwhile, some students asked the current government to reopen schools and universities for girls in the country.
“We ask the Islamic Emirate to open the schools. Women have the right to study and perform duties and build the future of their country,” said Husna Ahmadzai, a student.
“Even though I was in the 12th grade, I could not participate in the entrance exam and get into the university. Please open the schools for us,” said Naderia, a student.
The deputy spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, Bilal Karimi, said that all Afghans’ rights are upheld within the confines of the Islamic law.
“Afghanistan’s internal issues are related to the Afghan people. Interference from outside cannot be justified,” Karimi noted.
The international community also views the right of women to work in Afghanistan and the ability of girls and women to receive an education as requirements for recognizing the Islamic Emirate.
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