82 Afghan female students in Oman face expulsion and forced return to Afghanistan due to the suspension of aid and scholarships from USAID
These girls, who had transferred to the “Middle East College” in Muscat in late 2024 with the support of the Women’s Scholarship Foundation (WSA), said that due to the recent policy changes of the U.S. government, their financial support has been cut, and they are now facing the threat of deportation.
In their letter, the students emphasized that if they are forced to return to Afghanistan, their lives and education would be at great risk due to the severe restrictions imposed by the Taliban on girls’ education and the security threats they would face. They urgently called for assistance from the U.S. Embassy to find ways to ensure their safety and continue their education.