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The Taliban have taken a terrible toll on girls' education. But boys suffer too

The Taliban have taken a terrible toll on girls' education. But boys suffer too
NPR News Friday 14 August 2026, 14:41 UTC By Fatima Faizi 1 min read
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Saturday marks the 5th anniversary of the current Taliban rule in Aghanistan. They've had a devastating impact on girls' education. A lesser told story is their impact on the education of boys.(Image credit: Mohsen Karimi/AFP)

Saturday marks the 5th anniversary of the current Taliban rule in Aghanistan. They've had a devastating impact on girls' education. A lesser told story is their impact on the education of boys.

(Image credit: Mohsen Karimi/AFP)

Taliban (ORG) Aghanistan (LOCATION) Mohsen Karimi/AFP (PERSON)
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