The Taliban, in power in Afghanistan since August 2021, reversed their decision on Wednesday to allow girls to study in colleges and high schools.
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The United States announced Friday, March 25 to cancel discussions in Doha, Qatar, with the Taliban, because of their decision to ban Afghan girls from attending secondary school. “We see this decision as a potential turning point in our commitment”said a spokesman for the US State Department.
The Taliban, in power in Afghanistan since August 2021, reversed their decision on Wednesday to allow girls to study in middle and high schools, just hours after the long-announced reopening and without providing an explanation. clear, while many students were in class. “This decision by the Taliban, if not quickly reversed, will profoundly harm the Afghan people, the country’s economic growth prospects and the Taliban’s ambition to improve its relations with the international community.”the spokesperson added.
“In the interest of the future of Afghanistan and of relations between the Taliban and the international community, we urge the Taliban to honor their commitments to their people”, he continued. The United States stands “alongside Afghan girls and their families, who see education as a means to realize the full potential of Afghan society and economy”he said.
The day before, France, Italy, Norway, the United States, Canada and Great Britain, as well as the European Union had called in a joint declaration on the Islamic fundamentalists to “return urgently” on their decision to ban secondary schools for girls.