Men not allowed to teach girls in Afghanistan: Taliban ban coeducation

The Taliban have formally announced a ban on coeducation in Afghanistan, saying men would not be allowed to teach girl students.

The Taliban have formally announced a ban on coeducation in Afghanistan, saying men would not be allowed to teach girl students in the country. "Men will not be allowed to teach girls," said Taliban Higher Education Minister Shaikh Abdul Baqi Haqqani. Haqqani said that educational activities would take place according to Sharia Law.