Taliban Official Urges End to Afghan Girls’ Education Ban
A senior Taliban official, Sher Abbas Stanikzai, publicly urged the group’s leadership to overturn the ban on female education in Afghanistan. He argued the ban lacks religious justification and constitutes an injustice against millions of Afghan women. This call, though previously echoed by Stanikzai, marks a direct appeal to Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada for policy change. However, women’s rights advocates remain skeptical, viewing the statement as a potential attempt by the Taliban to improve their international image rather than a genuine commitment to reform. The ongoing restrictions on women’s rights in Afghanistan remain a major concern for the international community.
John Q. Hosedrinker