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 women's rights.
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- 2026-10-26 20:07 UTCDW · dw.com ↗
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