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Karzai Calls for Reopening Afghanistan Schools, Universities to Girls
DID Press: Former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai has called for the swift reopening of schools and universities to girls, stressing the importance of empowering girls and ensuring equal access to educational opportunities on the occasion of the International Day of…
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Taliban Rejects Talks With Political Opponents, Maintains Ban on Girls’ Education
DID Press: Shahabuddin Delawar, head of the Taliban’s Commission for Contact with Afghan Personalities, has ruled out negotiations with political opponents, saying the group does not consider them legitimate parties to Afghanistan’s political conflict. He also said the ban on…
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Pakistan Sets October 10 Deadline for Some Afghan Students and Doctors
DID Press: Pakistan has introduced new conditions for Afghan medical students seeking to continue their studies in the country, making valid visas and compliance with legal requirements prerequisites for remaining enrolled. Under a new directive from Pakistan’s Prime Minister’s Office,…
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Turkish Parliamentary Official Urges Afghan Students to Return Home After Graduation
DID Press: Fuat Oktay, chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of Türkiye’s Grand National Assembly, has urged Afghan students studying in Türkiye to return to Afghanistan after graduation and use their knowledge and experience to contribute to the country’s development…
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Taliban Bars Girls From Kankor for Third Consecutive Year
DID Press: Taliban has again excluded Afghan girls from the country’s university entrance examination, as registration for the 1406 general Kankor and religious-school entrance exams gets underway. Registration for the 1406 Kankor examinations has opened, with eligible applicants given until…
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Taliban Ban World Teachers’ Day Celebrations in Afghanistan Schools
DID Press: Officials at several private schools in Afghanistan say the Taliban-run Ministry of Education has banned schools from holding any ceremonies or events to mark World Teachers’ Day, with the directive reportedly circulated to schools in several provinces through…
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UNAMA: Teachers’ Role in Afghanistan More Important Than Ever
DID Press: UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), marking World Teachers’ Day, has expressed appreciation for Afghanistan’s teachers, particularly those working in remote areas who continue educating students despite difficult conditions and limited resources. UNAMA said teachers transform lives by…
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Iran: Migrant Children With Incomplete Documents Can Attend School
DID Press: Nader Yar-Ahmadi, head of Iran’s Center for Foreign Nationals and Immigrants Affairs, said migrant children whose parents hold valid residence documents can enroll in Iranian schools even if the children’s own documentation is incomplete, with their documents to…
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Taliban Pressure on Shia Institutions Extends from Seminaries to Media and Universities
DID Press: A data-driven report by DID Press shows that between August 27 and October 1, 2026, the Taliban’s measures against a number of institutions associated with Afghanistan’s Shia and Sunni communities in Kabul expanded beyond religious and cultural centres…
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Violence and Disruption Reported Amid French Student Protests
DID Press: Reports of unrest have emerged from several cities in France as student protests over education conditions and funding have escalated, with incidents including fires, objects thrown at police, damage to public property and temporary disruptions to transport services.…
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