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Taliban Cracks Down On 9 Afghan Universities Over 'Ghost Students', Academic Violations & Administrative Failures
24htopnews | August 10, 2026 2:09 PM CST

Afghanistan’s Taliban-run Ministry of Higher Education has suspended or revoked the licences of nine private higher-education institutions over alleged ghost students, poor attendance, academic violations and administrative failures. Seven universities face one-year suspensions, while two have been permanently shut. Inspections also found inadequate medical facilities and practical training.

Kabul: Nine private higher-education institutions in Afghanistan have had their operating licences suspended or revoked over alleged "ghost students", administrative failings and breaches of academic rules, Khaama Press reported.

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Khaama Press is an online news service for Afghanistan.

Afghanistan's Ministry of Higher Education, under the Taliban administration, announced on Sunday that seven institutions had their licences suspended for one year, while two others had their licences permanently cancelled following inspections and assessments carried out during the spring semester of the 1405 solar year, the report said.


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