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After regaining power in Afghanistan, the Taliban began to politicize the educational system significantly. Accordingly, the academic freedoms and privileges (albeit limited), granted to university professors and academics during the republic governments from 2001 to 2021, were systematically dismantled. The Taliban replaced professional staff at universities with their , many of whom lack formally recognized academic qualifications and experience. This drastic shift threatens the integrity, standard, and quality of education in Afghanistan, undermining years of progress in higher education.

The Taliban have also imposed restrictions on the personal freedoms of university professors, students, and staff, advising them to The regime鈥檚 Department of the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice has appointed morality representatives for all universities to monitor and oversee the activities of all professors, students, and staff. The Taliban continue to intimidate and dismiss those professors who criticize their oppressive policies. As a result, many professors have been compelled to leave their jobs and seek protection in other countries. 

The regime has also developed a for the universities, replacing many subjects with religious ones designed to further propagate the Taliban's extremist ideology to the latest generation of Afghanistan. This curriculum is intended to function as a vehicle for propagating the鈥痳egime鈥檚 extremist ideologies, rather than a standard quality educational curriculum. In more direct terms, this curriculum consists of political courses that reflect the regime鈥檚 radical aims, designed to Talibanize the Afghan young generations, rather than providing them with world-class knowledge and skills. This is not an exaggeration to say that, the universities in Afghanistan, under the control of the Taliban, are no longer capable of providing modern education. Professors at these universities who were assigned by the previous governments over the past two decades have no choice except to teach what the Taliban dictate. Most of these professors hold advanced academic qualifications and have been trained in reputable universities around the world, but now find themselves in a desperate situation, facing persecution and operation. 

This is a call for action to the world, specifically Canadian universities. In the 21st century, any corner of the globe deserves not to be forgotten, otherwise, the atypical and covert developments occurring in these forgotten territories can pose serious threats to all of us in one way or another. Neglecting parts of our shared world, such as Afghanistan, will lead to further illiteracy, poverty, illegal immigration, displacements, and security challenges, as we are witnessing today. Consequently, let鈥檚 stand up for a human-centered diplomacy that leaves no land behind, and鈥痭o nation forgotten. 

To sum up, international organizations dedicated to scholar protection, such as Scholar at Risk, and鈥疭cholar Rescue Fund, are expected to have a strong commitment to protecting Afghan scholars. Additionally, global universities and higher education institutions, particularly Canadian universities can effectively support Afghan academics in their pursuit of resettlement and protection by providing them opportunities to continue their academic and research activities through hosting programs. The future hopes of the Afghan nation are tied to them.