Afghan women sceptical over Taliban's promise on education after new decree to universities

Even as the Taliban have allowed women to continue their education, a new decree issued to private universities by the militant group suggests many restrictions, which many fear would stop the women from pursuing studies.

After a lightning military campaign to win the majority of the country, the Taliban promised to form a lenient form of government in Afghanistan that would deliver on certain rights, including for women, that were missing from their first rule. However, nearly 20 days after they took over Kabul, various statements by the Taliban suggest expecting a reformative government would be unlikely. After promising to allow women to continue their studies, the Taliban introduced many riders from time to time. Initially, the militant group had said they would allow women's education under the limits of Sharia law, or Islamic law, without revealing any details. Later, when the details started emerging, Afghan women feared the situation under Taliban 2.0 would be no different from the 90s.