The U.S. Condemns the Taliban's Ban on Girls' Education in Medical Institutes

In a statement issued on Wednesday (December 11), the Department said: "This directive is the latest in a series of efforts that put the rights and lives of Afghan women and girls at risk."

The statement also emphasized that the United States remains committed to supporting the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan and will stand alongside all Afghans in advocating for their full, equal, and meaningful participation in all aspects of society.

The U.S. State Department added: "The international community must be united and explicit in condemning these actions and supporting the people of Afghanistan, especially women and girls."

This condemnation follows the recent Taliban decree banning girls from studying in medical institutes.

Previously, United Nations experts also condemned the Taliban's decision, calling it an unjustifiable move.