Taliban Minister Flees After Advocating for Girls’ Education
Following a public speech criticizing the Taliban’s ban on girls’ education, Deputy Foreign Minister Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai was reportedly forced to flee Afghanistan. Stanikzai’s criticism, delivered at a January 20th graduation ceremony, cited religious and ethical justifications for overturning the ban. Subsequently, he was allegedly ordered arrested by the Taliban’s supreme leader, leading to his departure for the UAE, though he cited health reasons. This incident highlights the ongoing oppression of women and girls under Taliban rule, a situation currently under investigation by the International Criminal Court.
John Q. Hosedrinker