Activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai spoke out about the Taliban’s decision to continue banning girls from secondary education in Afghanistan
The government notice claimed that schools would reopen after a decision over the uniform of female students was made in accordance with “Sharia law and Afghan tradition”.showed schoolgirls in tears as they expressed their anger, confusion and disappointment at the decree.
“Most of us were sceptical when the Taliban made a promise that they will allow girls to go to school,” Yousafzai said of the decision.Later, she continued on Twitter: “I had one hope for today: that Afghan girls walking to school would not be sent back home. But the Taliban did not keep their promise. They will keep finding excuses to stop girls from learning – because they are afraid of educated girls and empowered women.
“Memories are vivid of the Taliban’s rule in the 1990s when there were severe restrictions on women’s rights, and women and girls are understandably afraid,” she said. Sign up for the latest news and must-read features from Stylist, so you don't miss out on the conversation.
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