United Nations experts have expressed concern over a recent order by Pakistani authorities to expel Afghan students from medical and dental educational institutions.
The experts said in a statement on Friday, September 18, that at least 100 Afghan students, including 20 to 40 women, have been affected by the decision.
According to the experts, the expulsion of Afghan women students could undermine their hopes of pursuing education and obtaining qualifications in the medical and dental fields, as the Taliban have banned women from higher education and medical training in Afghanistan.
Pakistan has intensified the process of returning Afghans from the country in recent months.
The UN experts raised concerns over the expulsion of Afghan students as the Taliban continue to ban women from higher education and medical training in Afghanistan.
