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epa10463590 Abdul Ghani Faiq, Deputy Minister of Finance and Administration at Ministry of Justice talks with the audience during the first round of the entrance exam for defense lawyers of the Ministry of Justice in Kabul, Afghanistan, 12 February 2023. The Ministry of Justice opened a round of entrance exams for 600 defense lawyers in Kabul. A bill addressing the legal issues faced by citizens is in the process of being drafted by the Taliban supreme leader and head of the Islamic Emirate, Malahabatullah Akhundzada. The Ministry of Justice has granted licenses to 1,300 male lawyers in order to provide support and facilities for citizens in all provinces. The exam, however, was not open to women. Roza Otunbayeva, Director of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, UNAMA said we want the Islamic Emirate to extend the licenses of female advocates in addition to male advocates. Their expertise is vital in ensuring justice for Afghan women and children. EPA/STRINGER 7428