Reflecting divisions within the Taliban's leadership, a deputy of the group has controversially suggested lifting the bans on female education in Afghanistan, sparking debate over the future direction of the country under Taliban governance. This move, while unexpected, raises questions on the effectiveness and uniformity of the group's policies regarding women and girls, and whether such changes could impact the group's stability.
Taliban Deputy Faces Internal Conflict Over Educational Policies for Women
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A senior Taliban figure says the group's leader should scrap education bans on Afghan women and girls
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Progressive Voices Within Taliban Leadership Demand an End to Gender-Based Education Discrimination
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In a groundbreaking move towards gender equality in Afghanistan, a prominent member of the Taliban has challenged the group's oppressive policies by calling on its leader to immediately lift the unjust bans on education for women and girls. This significant push from within highlights the internal disagreements over the denial of basic rights and presents a glimmer of hope for the future of Afghan women's rights under Taliban rule.
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