Female teachers seen with Taliban education minister were beaten

In the Afghan province of Bomiyan, the Taliban beat up two female teachers. This was reported by Hasht-e Subh Daily, relying on local sources.

Reportedly, women were punished for welcoming Habibulla Oghaz, the Acting Education Minister of the Taliban movement. Female teachers affiliated with the Dorul Ulum Ettefaq organization were beaten on Monday, May 22.

After the incident, the Taliban took two teachers with them to the Security Command in Bomiyan. Local Taliban officials have yet to comment on the incident.

Prohibitions on women in Afghanistan

Prior to that, Afghanistan prohibited women from working in UN offices, men from sewing women's clothing, women from attending male doctors, women from going to the hospital alone, and visiting their amusement park. It is also forbidden in Afghanistan for families and women to enter restaurants with gardens or green areas and to air advertisements where women are heard.