UNICEF demanded an investigation into the poisoning of female students and female professors in Sarpol

UNICEF, or the United Nations Children’s Fund in Afghanistan, has expressed serious concern about the poisoning of female students and female teachers in Sancharak district of Sarpul province and has demanded an investigation.

This organization published a statement today (Monday, 15th of Juza) and said that it is worried to hear the news that 80 girls and women in two schools in Sancharak district of Sarpul province have become “sick or poisoned”.

In the continuation of the announcement, it is stated that the caretaker government is counting on the local authorities to fully investigate this incident, to do everything possible to protect women and girls, and to hold the perpetrators accountable if “foul play” is taking place.

The United Nations Children’s Fund added that schools should be safe places where children can learn without fear and women can work without risking their lives.

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

How this incident happened is still not clear, but Din Mohammad Nazari, Sarpol Police Spokesman, assured Goharshad Media that the criminals will be arrested and handed over to the law.

Mr. Nazari said that the reason and motivation of this incident is not known yet, but the investigation of the police forces is going on intensively.