On Afghanistan's Independence Day, former Afghan President Hamid Karzai called for the ruling Taliban to let girls go to school and university. Karzai said Afghans should educate all their children, both boys and girls, in a message on August 19. The Taliban leaders also marked the 104th anniversary of Afghanistan’s independence from Britain in an official statement that said they are committed to their religious and cultural values and will not allow anyone to interfere in their government. Since returning to power, the Taliban has reimposed strict policies from the late 1990s, which severely limit rights of women and girls.
Ex-Afghan President Calls For Education For Girls On Independence Day
- By dpa
Editors' Picks
Afghanistan/Pakistan Trending
1
Afghanistan's Taliban 'Here To Stay' As It Gains De Facto International Acceptance
2Kabul Gripped By Fear Of More Attacks After Suspected Pakistani Air Strikes
3Taliban Bars Women Without A Burqa From Entering Hospitals In Afghanistan
4At Least 27 Dead, Scores Injured As Earthquake Rocks Northern Afghanistan
5Afghanistan, Pakistan To Hold Peace Talks In Doha Amid Fragile Cease-Fire
6Afghan, Pakistani Negotiators Begin Talks In Doha After Deadly Clashes
7Taliban Says Peace Talks With Pakistan Collapse But Cease-Fire Will Hold
8Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Closure Disrupts Trade, Hikes Food Prices
9Survivors Of Afghanistan-Pakistan Conflict Describe Toll On Civilians
10No Burqa, No Health Care: Afghan Women Say Taliban Requiring Dress Code For Hospitals In Herat
RFE/RL has been declared an "undesirable organization" by the Russian government.
If you are in Russia or the Russia-controlled parts of Ukraine and hold a Russian passport or are a stateless person residing permanently in Russia or the Russia-controlled parts of Ukraine, please note that you could face fines or imprisonment for sharing, liking, commenting on, or saving our content, or for contacting us.
To find out more, click here.