Thousands of Afghan students in the east are losing access to school amid conflict with Pakistan, as aid groups call for urgent safe learning spaces.
A sudden halt to routine schooling is hitting thousands of Afghan families in the east as fighting with Pakistan disrupts education.
Reports discussed by Misryoum say thousands of students are now without access to classrooms after the latest round of conflict, prompting humanitarian agencies to stress the need for safe learning spaces as a priority.
In this context, Misryoum notes estimates that about 12,000 students were affected, with schools and local services strained by the broader security crisis.
The fighting eased after talks helped reduce hostilities, but the fallout is still being felt where communities were already under pressure.
Meanwhile, Pakistan has blamed Afghanistan for sheltering militants behind attacks on its soil, an accusation Afghan officials deny. The dispute has also triggered displacement, pushing families into temporary living arrangements.
Misryoum understands that one key challenge is not only danger but capacity. When many schools are already operating at full stretch, even displaced children who want to learn can end up waiting.
Displacement has been reported to involve more than 94,000 people, many of whom have sought shelter along the banks of the Kunar River in tents. Local authorities say the strain on infrastructure has left schools overwhelmed.
Among those affected is Mohammad Amin Shakir, a former school principal now living in a tent after fleeing his home. Misryoum reports that he described students spending time outdoors without access to education.
Aid agencies warn that without urgent intervention, disruptions could worsen an education system that was already fragile, leaving children with fewer opportunities to continue learning.
This matters because education disruptions rarely stay temporary in practice. When safe spaces are delayed, children’s learning gaps can deepen and the path back to school becomes harder.