UN Secretary General "deeply alarmed" by Taliban ban on women at university

MADRID, 21 Dic. (EUROPA PRESS) -

The Secretary General of the United Nations, António Guterres, is "deeply alarmed" by the decision of the Taliban to deny access to the university to the women of Afghanistan, according to what he has communicated through his spokesman, Stephane Dujarric.

The Secretary General has reiterated that the denial of education not only violates the equal rights of women, but will also have "a devastating impact on the future of the country."

"The Secretary General urges the de facto authorities to guarantee equal access to education for women and girls at all levels," according to the spokesperson's statement.

The authorities set up by the Taliban in Afghanistan have prohibited this Tuesday "until further notice" the admission of women to public and private universities throughout the country, according to the Afghan news agency Jaama Press.

The Ministry of Higher Education, led by Minister Neda Mohamed Nadim, has issued a brief statement, also consulted by the Tolo television channel, in which it urges the suspension of the admission of women to higher educational institutions.

Also from the White House they have condemned this Tuesday the "unacceptable" decision of the Taliban to veto the admission of Afghan women in public and private universities throughout the country.

"This deplorable decision is the latest effort by the Taliban leadership to impose additional restrictions on the women and girls of Afghanistan and prevent them from exercising their human rights and fundamental freedoms," the spokeswoman for the US National Security Council said in a statement. Adrienne Watson.

"As a result of this unacceptable stance of holding back half the population of Afghanistan, the Taliban will be further distanced from the international community and denied the legitimacy they desire," Watson said.