Canada also slammed the decision and said this latest move is ‘further confirmation of the Taliban’s complete disregard of women’s.

Students said they refused to sit the exam in a show of support for their fellow female students who have.

UN in Afghanistan and its partners have condemned the order and reminded the Taliban that such moves against women ‘takes.

An Iranian politician said if Taliban fail to overturn the decision on women’s education, then Tehran will welcome female university.

Residents from major cities across Afghanistan describe how Taliban have mobilized forces to block women from protesting against their university.

Female protestors were whipped and ‘beaten with guns’ as they protested against the Taliban’s latest ruling - banning them from.

Dozens of lecturers came out in support of female students and said they refuse to teach until the decision is.

Sources said Taliban defense and security ministers oppose the decision to ban women from attending university and discussed the issue.

In a statement, Tayeb said the ban imposed by the Taliban on women’s university studies contradicts with the Islamic Sharia’s.