EU calls for investigation into poisoning of female students and lecturers in Sar-e-Pul

Following the reactions to the poisoning of students in two girls’ schools in Sancharak district of Sarpul province, the European Union has expressed regret over the poisoning of female students and female teachers in this province and has demanded a serious investigation.

Nabileh Misr Ali, the spokesperson for the European Union’s foreign relations, issued a statement today (Tuesday, 16th of Juza), calling the poisoning of female students and female professors in Sancharak district of Sarpol province “a heinous crime”.

He has emphasized that the caretaker government should follow up this event in a serious and comprehensive manner based on its obligations according to international laws for the protection of people and students.

It is further stated that the right to education is recognized as a human right for children in all countries and schools should be a safe place for all children.

On the other hand, Rafila Lodik, the head of the European Union’s political representation in Afghanistan, also called the poisoning of female students and female professors in Sarpol province a “heinous crime”.

He added that every child deserves a safe space to learn and maximum protection.

Meanwhile, on Sunday of this week, local sources confirmed the incident and told Goharshad media that about 86 female students and a female teacher were poisoned in two public schools in Sancharak district of Sarpol province.

Nevertheless, Mufti Umair Sarpoli, head of information and culture of Sarpol province, told Goharshad media that 89 students of two schools, including eight teachers and two assistants, were poisoned in this incident.

Mr. Sarpoli emphasized that 63 students, including three female teachers, one male teacher, one of the school attendants and one of the parents of the students were poisoned in the Kabudab school from Abkallan village.

Also, 26 students, including three female teachers, were poisoned in Faizabad school of Sancharak district.

He said that the health status of the students who were transferred to the center of Sarpol province for treatment has been reported as good.

According to the head of information and culture of Sarpol province, these schools have been sprayed by unknown people.

Poisoned people had nausea, shortness of breath and heartburn.