‘They beat girls just for smiling’: life in Afghanistan one year after the Taliban’s return

Despite their promises of peace and stability, the country is on its knees, and its people are desperate

Maryam* is near the top of her sixth grade class in Kabul, which under Taliban rule means that her education should be ending in a few months.

But the 10-year-old, whose name we have changed to protect her identity, has a strategy to stay in school for another year, and her eyes dance with satisfaction as she explains her plan. “I will make sure I don’t answer too many questions right. I have decided to fail, so I can study sixth grade again.”

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isototo
isototo
1 year ago

Your use of humor in your writing is delightful. It makes the article much more enjoyable to read!

isototo
isototo
1 year ago

Thank you for sharing your knowledge on this topic. Your article has been very informative.

paus4d
paus4d
4 months ago

Your passion for this subject is contagious! You’ve inspired me to take action and make a difference in my own community.