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Afghan Schoolgirls Finish Sixth Grade In Tears As Their Education Is Over Under Taliban Rule

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The Taliban’s ban on girls’ education beyond sixth grade in Afghanistan, including at universities, has sparked global condemnation and concerns about the future of Afghan girls.

The restrictions have led to a generation of girls falling behind in education, with many expressing disappointment and uncertainty about their future.

Analysts warn that excluding women and girls from education will have disastrous consequences for Afghanistan. (Trending: Democrat Targets U.S. Troops With New Gun Control Law)

“I can’t stand on my own two feet,” 13-year old Setayesh Sahibzada said.

“I wanted to be a teacher. But now I can’t study, I can’t go to school.”

The Taliban’s broader restrictions on women’s participation in public spaces and jobs further limit opportunities for women in the country.

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