Dress Codes and Salary Cuts Drive Teachers from Public Schools – KabulNow

Dress Codes and Salary Cuts Drive Teachers from Public Schools – KabulNow

HERAT, Afghanistan — Teachers in western Herat province say they are leaving public schools amid growing pressure from the Taliban, who have imposed strict appearance rules and cut salaries, several teachers told KabulNow. Teachers described an atmosphere of constant oversight. Taliban representatives inspect teachers every two weeks, checking whether male teachers have beards, wear traditional hats or turbans, and follow local dress codes. Esma…