The administrative landscape of Afghan higher education faces mounting uncertainty as the de facto authorities continue a sweeping series of institutional shutdowns. In the latest development regarding the closure of educational and academic centers, informed local sources have confirmed that the Ministry of Justice of the Taliban administration has ordered the suspension and closure of the Al-Mustafa International University’s Kabul unit.
According to reports from capital sources, the directive was issued quietly, and as of yet, official justifications or the definitive stance of the leadership regarding the permanent fate of the institution have not been publicly disclosed. This move follows a broader pattern of targeted closures affecting higher education facilities, religious schools, and cultural complexes across Kabul, heightening anxiety among students, faculty, and academic circles.
Observers note that these continuous administrative measures are part of a wider re-engineering of the country’s educational framework. The lack of transparency surrounding the decision-making process continues to draw severe criticism from education experts who question the legal frameworks and official rationale behind shuttering established universities. As more institutions face sudden shutdowns, the future of academic continuity, professional development, and higher learning structures in the country remains deeply compromised.
Taliban bans higher eduaction for women ‘until further notice’
This video highlights the broader restrictions and policy decisions affecting higher education institutions in Afghanistan under the current administration.