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Added on the 08/03/2023 14:35:44 - Copyright : France 24 EN
Afghan girls, back in class for the first time since the Taliban seized power in August last year, had to pack up their belongings and file out of their schools. The Taliban ordered secondary girls schools in Afghanistan to shut just hours after they reopened, an official confirmed, sparking confusion over the policy reversal by the hardline Islamist group. IMAGES
Girls resumed classes across much of Afghanistan Wednesday after Taliban authorities announced the reopening of their secondary schools, more than seven months after seizing power and imposing harsh restrictions on the rights of women to be educated. IMAGES
Girls are seen entering a school in the Afghan capital Wednesday. This comes after Taliban authorities announced the reopening of secondary schools, more than seven months after seizing power and imposing harsh restrictions on the rights of women to be educated. IMAGES
Images show Pakistani forces on the Spin Boldak-Chaman border crossing with Afghanistan, where Afghan forces are clashing with Taliban fighters in an operation to retake the key border crossing. The insurgents are tightening their grip in the north and battling for the stronghold of an infamous warlord. IMAGES on the Pakistani side of the border
Pro-Palestinian protests continue at Sciences Po Paris, where students are blocking the main entrance to the school's historic building. IMAGES
Pro-Palestinian protests continue on the campus of Columbia University. Since last Monday, dozens of students and alumni have come together to express solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, where Israel is waging war against militant group Hamas. They are demanding Columbia divest from companies with ties to Israel. IMAGES