These developments are raising growing concerns among Afghan Shia Muslims, particularly as the removal of Ja\u2019fari jurisprudence, exclusion of Shia professors, intervention in the administration of universities affiliated with the community, and removal of books that conflict with the sectarian interpretation adopted by the authorities occur simultaneously. This raises questions about the future of academic and sectarian pluralism in Afghanistan\u2019s higher education institutions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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