The graduation ceremony at Herat university was held without the presence of any female students.

The graduates meanwhile expressed concerns about lack of job opportunities in the country and called on the interim Afghan government to provide the youth with job opportunities.

“I hope the job opportunities will be provided to all of the students who graduated today,” said Mohammad Farakhi, a graduate.

“I call on the Islamic Emirate to resume female education,” said Mohammad Esa Momand, a graduate.

The ceremony was attended by the acting Minister of Higher Education, Nida Mohammad Nadim.

Speaking at the ceremony, Nadim stressed the improvement of universities’ standards.

Nadim indicated to the meeting of the opposition of the Islamic Emirate abroad, urging them to return to the country.

“They held a meeting in one or another country. Why? What do they want? What is the agenda of your meeting when you hold it in another country?” he said.

Meanwhile, the female students called on the Islamic Emirate to reopen their universities.

The students said that they are facing an uncertain situation.

“Just because I was a girl, I have been pushed back from everywhere but the boys were able to receive the reward of their years of struggle,” said Wahida Durrani, a student.

However, the interim government said that it has been making efforts to provide job opportunities for the graduates.

“Our officials are working day and night to create jobs for the youth who are graduating,” said Hayatullah Mahajar Farahi, deputy Minister of Information and Culture.

Nadim emphasized that all universities need to be provided with libraries and laboratories.