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Afghanistan Extends Ban on Girls' Education Beyond Grade 6 for Fifth Year
Al Jazeera AR·AF·3 days ago
The Taliban have issued at least 100 decrees restricting or prohibiting women's rights, prompting underground education networks in Afghanistan. The extent of these secret schools is unverified, but they represent a direct challenge to Taliban policy. This matters as it highlights the ongoing erosion of women's rights and the resilience of civil society under Taliban rule.