Taliban ban girls from secondary education in Afghanistan

Government announces re-opening of high schools for boys but makes no mention of girls

The Taliban have effectively banned girls from secondary education in Afghanistan, by ordering high schools to re-open only for boys.

Girls were not mentioned in Friday’s announcement, which means boys will be back at their desks next week after a one-month hiatus, while their sisters will still be stuck at home.

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