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

NPR News 14 Aug 2026 1 views

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.

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