US defunds last university educating Afghan women, closing final higher-ed path

The US has cut funding to the last university in Afghanistan offering women higher education, a direct consequence of US policy following the Taliban's 2021 takeover. A student reports losing hope of earning a degree, underscoring the humanitarian and geopolitical stakes. The move signals a shift in US engagement with Afghan civil society, though the broader impact on Taliban policy remains uncertain.

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