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Syrian government bars women from new defense and security universities
Human Rights Watch reports that new Syrian state defense and security universities are barring women from admission, which is seen as a violation of international legal obligations.
Background
Syria has been in a state of civil war since 2011, leading to widespread destruction and a complex political landscape. The Syrian government, led by President Bashar al-Assad, controls significant territory and maintains various state institutions, including defense and security forces. Human rights organizations frequently monitor the government's adherence to international law.
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HRW condemns the barring of women from new Syrian state defense and security universities as a violation of international law.
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