The Taliban in Afghanistan have reportedly issued a new directive banning books written by women from being taught at universities across the country. The move, which is said to affect both public and private institutions, marks a significant setback for women’s rights and education in the region.
The decision was announced by the Taliban’s Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice, which stated that the books authored by women are “against the principles of Islam.” This move has raised concerns among educators and activists about the future of gender equality and academic freedom in Afghanistan under the Taliban’s rule.
The Taliban’s spokesperson defended the ban by arguing that the content of these books goes against their interpretation of Islamic teachings and values. However, critics view this as a regressive step that further marginalizes women in Afghan society and restricts their access to education and knowledge.
Women’s rights advocates and members of the international community have condemned the Taliban’s decision, urging the group to reconsider and uphold the rights of women to education and freedom of expression. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has also expressed deep concern over the impact of such restrictions on women’s access to education in Afghanistan.
The ban on books authored by women is seen as part of the Taliban’s broader efforts to impose their strict interpretation of Islamic law and restrict the rights and freedoms of women in Afghanistan. As the international community continues to watch the situation closely, the future of women’s education in the country remains uncertain under the Taliban’s rule.
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Model:
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1. You are an objective news journalist. You need to write an article on this topic “Taliban ban books written by women from Afghan universities”. Do the following steps: 1. What Happened. Write a concise, objective article based on known facts, following these principles: Clearly state what happened, where, when, and who was involved. Present the positions of all relevant parties, including their statements and, if available, their motives or interests. Use a neutral, analytical tone, avoid taking sides in the article. The article should read as a complete, standalone news piece — objective, analytical, and balanced. Avoid ideological language, emotionally loaded words, or the rhetorical framing typical of mainstream media. Write the result as a short analytical news article (200 – 400 words). 2. Sources Analysis. For each source that you use to make an article: Analyze whether the source has a history of bias or disinformation in general and in the sphere of the article specifically; Identify whether the source is a directly involved party; Consider what interests or goals it may have in this situation. Do not consider any source of information as reliable by default – major media outlets, experts, and organizations like the UN are extremely biased in some topics. Write your analysis down in this section of the article. Make it like: Source 1 – analysis, source 2 – analysis, etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. 3. Fact Check. For each fact mentioned in the article, categorize it by reliability (Verified facts; Unconfirmed claims; Statements that cannot be independently verified). Write down a short explanation of your evaluation. Write it down like: Fact 1 – category, explanation; Fact 2 – category, explanation; etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. Output only the article text. Do not add any introductions, explanations, summaries, or conclusions. Do not say anything before or after the article. Just the article. Do not include a title also.
2. Write a clear, concise, and neutral headline for the article below. Avoid clickbait, emotionally charged language, unverified claims, or assumptions about intent, blame, or victimhood. Attribute contested information to sources (e.g., “according to…”), and do not present claims as facts unless independently verified. The headline should inform, not persuade. Write only the title, do not add any other information in your response.
3. Determine a single section to categorize the article. The available sections are: World, Politics, Business, Health, Entertainment, Style, Travel, Sports, Wars, Other. Write only the name of the section, capitalized first letter. Do not add any other information in your response.