More than 600 books, many of them written by women, are being purged, based on a contention that they conflict with Sharia principles.

The decree also outlaws the teaching of 18 subjects, including human rights and sexual harassment.

At least 679 titles blacklisted, from books on human rights and women’s rights to Western political thought.

Die Taliban verbieten Inhalte von und für Frauen an afghanischen Universitäten. Auch Werke über Menschenrechte, Politik und sexuelle Belästigung stehen auf dem Index.

More than 600 books, many of them written by women, are being purged, based on a contention that they conflict with Sharia principles.