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A bad omen? Syria bans women from university courses

The recent announcement that Syrian tertiary institutes will not allow women into some courses has triggered debate. Critics worry it may be a sign that the new Syrian government is restricting…

  • Syrian education ministry bans women from certain university courses.
  • Lin Najab, a mechatronics engineering student, affected by new rules.
  • Human Rights Watch criticizes discriminatory gender restrictions.

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