Taliban Expands Ban on Women's Medical Education in Afghanistan

The Taliban has reportedly banned Afghan women from studying nursing and midwifery, further restricting educational opportunities for women beyond the sixth grade. This move has been condemned by the European Union and the United Nations, as it exacerbates the healthcare crisis in Afghanistan, where a severe shortage of female medical professionals already exists. The ban reflects the Taliban's ongoing efforts to control women's education and bodies, despite some internal resistance and previous exceptions allowing women to study in these fields.