A private university in Sudan faces widespread criticism after reportedly refusing to register a student because she wore a niqab.
The student said a registration official at the National University in Khartoum denied her enrolment, citing her face veil.
The incident triggered strong backlash on social media, with many users describing the policy as a violation of personal freedoms and the right to education.
Rights advocates are calling on the Ministry of Higher Education to intervene and ensure all female students have equal access to university education.
According to local reports, the university has enforced the niqab ban for years under the administration of Professor Qureshi Muhammad Ali.
The controversy has renewed debate over the balance between institutional rules and individual freedoms in Sudan’s higher education system.
