The European Union condemned the Taliban for banning women and girls in Afghanistan from training as midwives and nurses, affecting around 17,000 female trainees. This decision is seen as a severe violation of human rights and an attack on women's education, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. Health officials warn of increased mortality rates if women are not trained, highlighting the dire health challenges in Afghanistan. The Taliban's restrictions on women's rights have drawn criticism, and their claims of respecting women's rights are disputed. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)