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Taliban’s U-turn on girls’ schools sparks worldwide reaction

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KABUL (Pajhwok): UNAMA, the Amnesty International and the US embassy in Afghanistan on Wednesday expressed concern over the Taliban’s decision to close girls schools above sixth grade until next order.

On Wednesday morning, the Ministry of Education (MoE) announced the reopening of schools for girl students has been delayed until further order.

According to the state-run Bakhtar News Agency, the ministry will inform all schools of the delay in resumption of classes for girl students of grade six and above.

“All schools will be formally informed about this after a comprehensive plan is devised and issued by the . . .

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