US State Dept Cuts Funding to American University of Afghanistan, Threatening Closure

The US State Department has denied funding for the American University of Afghanistan for the next two years, putting the institution at risk of closure and jeopardizing education for hundreds of female Afghan students. This marks a reversal of prior US support and signals a policy shift under the current administration. The move could further restrict women's access to higher education in Afghanistan, where the Taliban already imposes severe restrictions.